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discalced

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dis·calced  (ds-klst)
adj.
Barefoot or wearing sandals. Used of certain religious orders.
[From Latin discalcetus : dis-, dis- + calcetus, shod (from calceus, shoe, from calx, calc-, heel).]
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Adj.1.discalced - (used of certain religious orders) barefoot or wearing only sandals; "discalced friars"
discalceate, unshod
faith, religion, religious belief - a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny; "he lost his faith but not his morality"
calced, shod - used of certain religious orders who wear shoes
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