adj
discalced
Discalced (adj) means belonging to a religious group whose members traditionally went without shoes.
adj
1
Belonging to a religious group whose members traditionally went without shoes.
"Brother John is a member of the Discalced Carmelites."
2
Not wearing shoes; barefoot or in sandals.
"They were discalced to a man like pilgrims of some common order for all their shoes were long since stolen."
— Cormac McCarthy, The Road (2006)
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Etymology
Borrowed from Ecclesiastical Latin discalceātus ("barefoot") with -ed added, rendering the French déchaussé. On the surface, it can be analysed as dis- plus calced.
Synonyms
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discalceate
unshod
Antonyms
calced
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of discalced?
"discalced" (adj) means belonging to a religious group whose members traditionally went without shoes.
What is another word for discalced?
Other words for "discalced" include discalceate, unshod.
What is the opposite of discalced?
The opposite of "discalced" is calced.
What are the different meanings of discalced?
"discalced" has 2 main meanings: 1. Belonging to a religious group whose members traditionally went without shoes; 2. Not wearing shoes; barefoot or in sandals.
