Word of the Day – Discalced

Discalced (adj)

dis-kal-sd

Denoting or belonging to one of several strict orders of Catholic Friars or Nuns who go barefoot or wear sandals.

Literally means removal of shoes. To be discalced is to have your shoes taken off you.

Example sentences

“The gang of bullies surrounded him, throwing him to the ground they discalced him”

“Carmelite nuns and friars are members of a discalced order.”