caliga

noun

cal·​i·​ga

ˈkalə̇gə

plural caligae

-ləˌgī,

-əˌjē

1

: a heavy-soled Roman military shoe or sandal worn by all ranks up to and including centurions

2

[Medieval Latin, from Latin] : a stocking worn by bishops compare buskin sense 4

Word History

Etymology

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