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discalced

  (dĭs-kălst') pronunciation
adj.

Barefoot or wearing sandals. Used of certain religious orders.

[From Latin discalceātus : dis-, dis- + calceātus, shod (from calceus, shoe, from calx, calc-, heel).]


 
 
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unshod; barefoot  discalced friars
 
WordNet: discalced
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The adjective has one meaning:

Meaning #1: (used of certain religious orders) barefoot or wearing only sandals
  Synonyms: discalceate, unshod
  Antonym: calced (meaning #1)


 
 

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