calced

[kalst]

calced

[kalst]
adjective
(chiefly of members of certain religious orders) wearing shoes; shod.
Compare discalced.


Origin:
1880–85; < Latin calc(eus) shoe + -ed3
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Calced is always a great word to know.
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a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
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calced

adjective
used of certain religious orders who wear shoes [ant: discalceate
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