beef shoe Hist. DCHP-1 (pre-1967)
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a boot or shoe of ox or buffalo hide, used by voyageurs, canoemen, settlers, etc., usually of local manufacture.
See also: beef boot voyageur
- 1822  (1940)  That John Clarke Esqre. be authorized to receive of the Buffalo Wool Company 300 Carrying Straps and 200 pairs Beef Shoes.

- 1944  Most of the shoes meant for the voyageurs and canoe men were of local manufacture . . . called . . . beef shoes.
