Definition of CALIGA

caliga

Plural: caligae

Noun

  • A heavy ancient Roman military sandal.
  • 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.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from Latin caliga.

Synonyms

buskin

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