Something modelled on The Last of the Mohicans? (8)

I believe the answer is:

moccasin

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'of the mohicans?' is the definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

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(Other definitions for moccasin that I've seen before include "Soft leather shoe - venomous snake" , "Soft leather 11" , "Soft, slip-on shoe - snake" , "Venomous American snake" , "American Indian shoe" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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