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- A trademark for a low leather step-in shoe with an upper resembling a moccasin but with a broad, flat heel.
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Examples
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My friend the publisher calls the Loafer's narratives "thrilling," but
The Chequers Being the Natural History of a Public-House, Set Forth in a Loafer's Diary James Runciman 1871
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The Loafer was a man who only cared for gloom and squalor after he had given up the world of gaiety and refinement.
The Chequers Being the Natural History of a Public-House, Set Forth in a Loafer's Diary James Runciman 1871
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And, by the way, this reminds me that I wanted to call these "C.arcoal Sketches," -- that title being mine long before the late Joseph C. Neal borrowed it of me without leave, and used it for his "Loafer" and a variety of capital sketches, which have been attributed to me, and still are, notwithstanding my denials.
The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 16, No. 97, November, 1865 Various
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"Loafer" was written all over him -- from his ragged, matted hair to the fringe on the bottom of his trousers.
Tales of the Malayan Coast From Penang to the Philippines Rounsevelle Wildman 1882
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On Monday, the last event will be the golf battle for the 'Loafer's Cup' at the Lee Valley Golf Club, Ovens, Co. Cork.
Irish Blogs 2009
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Clockwise from top left: Rochas Loafers, $850, barneys.com ; Leather Loafers, $595, tods.com ; Kors Michael Kors Burgundy Oldham Leather Loafer, $225, available at select Michael Kors stores, 866-709-5677; Dieppa Restrepo 'Penny' Bowler Purple Patent, $240, mnzstore.com ; G.H. Bass & Co.
Pennies From Heaven 2011
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And though a new glitzy gang of jetsetters has discovered the once discretion-friendly vacation paradise, the Belgian Loafer Set still rules the roost.
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Benjamin Sternberg of the same address will henceforward be called 'Penny Loafer.'
Eliezer Sobel: Calling Dr. Laura: Old Loves And The Boundaries Of Fidelity Eliezer Sobel 2010
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Moccasino Comodino (The Comfortable Loafer ... for the woman who has her head screwed on right and plenty to get done)
I want those shoes 2007
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Moccasino Comodino (The Comfortable Loafer ... for the woman who has her head screwed on right and plenty to get done)
I want those shoes 2007
abigail commented on the word Loafer
The Spaulding Leather Co. trademarked the term "Loafer" for its moccasin-style slip-on shoe, first made in New Hampshire, in 1933.
April 1, 2011