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DISCALCEATE
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Dictionary entry overview: What does discalceate mean?
• DISCALCEATE (adjective)
The adjective DISCALCEATE has 1 sense:
1. (used of certain religious orders) barefoot or wearing only sandals
Familiarity information: DISCALCEATE used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
(used of certain religious orders) barefoot or wearing only sandals
Synonyms:
discalceate; discalced; unshod
Context example:
discalced friars
Domain category:
faith; religion; religious belief (a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny)
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