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discalced

(dis kalst′)

adjective

barefooted, as members of certain religious orders

Origin: < L discalceatus, unshod < dis-, not + calceatus, a sandal, shoe < pp. of calceare, to provide with shoes < calceus, a shoe: see calceiform

See discalced in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Barefoot or wearing sandals. Used of certain religious orders.

Origin:

Origin: From Latin discalceātus

Origin: : dis-, dis-

Origin: + calceātus, shod (from calceus, shoe, from calx, calc-, heel)

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