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caligae

caligae is the plural of caliga.

Meaning of caliga

Noun

caliga (plural caligae)

  1. (historical) A heavy ancient Roman military sandal.
    • If you were a soldier and walked with full gear up to 25 miles a day, you'd appreciate the sturdiness and coolness of the Caligae. And unlike modern military boots, these Caligae were specifically designed to reduce the likelihood of blisters forming during these forced marches.2018 July 30, Billy Crone, The Satanic War on the Christian, volume 4, Lulu.com, page 118
  2. A pontifical vestment in the form of a silk stocking, sometimes embroidered or interwoven with gold thread, reaching to the base of the knee and worn over one’s regular socks but under episcopal sandals.
    Synonyms:
    buskin

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Questions about caligae

What is caligae the plural of?
Caligae is the plural of caliga.

Words near caligae in the dictionary

  1. californium-252
  2. Californization
  3. Californy
  4. califs
  5. caliga
  6. caligae
  7. Caligaris
  8. caligate
  9. caligation
  10. caligid
  11. caligidosis

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