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
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“Caliga.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/caliga. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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