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DISCALCEATE

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does discalceate mean? 

DISCALCEATE (adjective)
  The adjective DISCALCEATE has 1 sense:

1. (used of certain religious orders) barefoot or wearing only sandalsplay

  Familiarity information: DISCALCEATE used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


DISCALCEATE (adjective)


Sense 1

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)


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