caliga

名词 n.
中文释义

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. A heavy ancient Roman military sandal. historical
    — 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.
  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.

词形变化

caligae plural

词源

Borrowed from Latin caliga.
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