caliga
noun
cal·i·ga
\ˈkalə̇gə\
Definition of caliga
caligae
\-ləˌgī, -əˌjē\1 : a heavy-soled Roman military shoe or sandal worn by all ranks up to and including centurions
2 [Medieval Latin, from Latin] : a stocking worn by bishops — compare buskin 4
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Origin and Etymology of caliga
Latin
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