Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
discalced
Adjective
dis-ˈkalst
Definition
Barefoot or not wearing shoes.
Examples
- Many discalced monks live a life of simplicity and poverty.
- In some cultures, being discalced is associated with a spiritual practice.
Meaning
The term ‘discalced’ refers to the condition of being without shoes. It is often used in religious contexts to describe certain orders of monks or nuns who choose to go barefoot as a symbol of humility and detachment from worldly possessions.
Synonyms
- barefoot
- unshod
- shoeless
