DISCALCED
Dictionary entry overview: What does discalced mean? • DISCALCED (adjective)
The adjective DISCALCED has 1 sense:
1. (used of certain religious orders) barefoot or wearing only sandals
Familiarity information: DISCALCED used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
• DISCALCED (adjective)
Meaning:
(used of certain religious orders) barefoot or wearing only sandals
Synonyms:
discalceate; discalced; unshod
Context example:
discalced friars
Domain category:
faith; religion; religious belief (a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny)
Antonym:
calced (used of certain religious orders who wear shoes)
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