Discalced
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dɪsˈkælst/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Discalced is an adjective meaning (Roman Catholicism) Pertaining to a religious order that historically forswore the wearing of shoes.
Meaning
(Roman Catholicism) Pertaining to a religious order that historically forswore the wearing of shoes.
More Meanings
- (formal, more generally) Shoeless; without shoes on; barefoot, or wearing sandals rather than shoes.
Example Sentences
Brother John is a member of the Discalced Carmelites.
They were discalced to a man like pilgrims of some common order for all their shoes were long since stolen.
Synonyms for discalced
Depending on context, synonyms include unshod, discalceate.
Antonyms for discalced
Common opposites include shod, calced.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include discalceate, unshod, discalceated, shoeless, excalceate, soleless.
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