calced

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Etymology

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A back-formation from discalced, with reference to Latin calceus (calceus, footwear).

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calced (not comparable)

  1. (rare) Synonym of shod, wearing shoes, particularly (Christianity) religious orders that do not eschew normal footwear.
    • 1884, William Edward Addis et al., “Carmelite”, in A Catholic Dictionary...:
      In Ireland there appear to be seven or eight Carmelite Friaries, calced and discalced.
    • For quotations using this term, see Citations:calced.

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