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moccasin aristocracy West, Slang 
See 1962 quote.
- 1889 Many of the "moccasin aristocracy"--as we dubbed the French half-breeds, in barrack parlance--lived in huts for the winter. . . .
- 1962 "Ari-stock-rats," sometimes "moccasin aristocracy," is a term used to designate the half-breeds (or Metis) which they prefer being called.
- 1889 Many of the "moccasin aristocracy"--as we dubbed the French half-breeds, in barrack parlance--lived in huts for the winter. . . .