noun
- A heavy leather boot or shoe, typically laced, worn especially by loggers, hunters, and workers in cold or wet conditions.
Usage: chiefly North American; often used in plural
Examples
- The logger pulled on his larrigans before heading into the forest.
- A good pair of larrigans is essential for winter work in the woods.
- He wore heavy larrigans to protect his feet from the wet snow.
- The old larrigan was scuffed and worn from years of use.
- Larrigans are designed to keep feet warm and dry in harsh conditions.