discalced


dis·calced

adj \(ˌ)dis-ˈkalst\

Definition of DISCALCED

: unshod, barefoot <discalced friars>

Origin of DISCALCED

part translation of Latin discalceatus, from dis- + calceatus, past participle of calceare to put on shoes, from calceus shoe, from calc-, calx heel
First Known Use: 1631

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