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DISCALCED

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 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 sandalsplay

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


 Dictionary entry details 


DISCALCED (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)

Antonym:

calced (used of certain religious orders who wear shoes)


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