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discalceate

/dɪsˈkæl.si.eɪt/

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adjective

/dɪsˈkæl.si.eɪt/formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, означающее босой или без обуви.

An obsolete adjective meaning barefoot or without shoes.

  1. Barefoot or wearing sandalsC2formal

    Describes members of certain religious orders who go barefoot or wear only sandals as a sign of humility or poverty.

    ruБосоногий или в сандалиях

    • The discalceate friars walked silently through the monastery.
    • Many discalceate Carmelites follow a strict rule of poverty.
    • The order is known for its discalceate tradition, emphasizing simplicity.

    Synonymsbarefootbarefooteddiscalcedshoelessunshod