Pronunciation: [kˈalst] (IPA) 
The word "calced" is often confused with "calcined", but they are two distinct words with different meanings. "Calced" (IPA: ˈkælsd̩) is the past tense and past participle of the verb "calce", which means to convert into lime or to treat with lime. The spelling is derived from the Latin word "calx", meaning lime, and the -ed suffix indicating past tense. It is pronounced with a short "a" sound and a hard "c" sound at the end.
"Calced" is an adjective derived from the Latin word "calceus," which means shoe. It is used to describe individuals affiliated with certain religious orders who wear shoes, specifically sandals, as part of their traditional attire. The term originated from the practice of wearing calcei, a specific type of footwear worn by ancient Romans.
In the context of religious orders, such as monastic communities or societies of men or women dedicated to religious observance, "calced" refers to members who follow a stricter interpretation of their order's rules. These rules often include the obligation to wear certain distinctive clothing or accessories, including specific footwear like sandals, for practical and symbolic purposes.
The use of the term "calced" may apply to different orders within various religious traditions, such as Christianity, where the term is commonly associated with certain monastic communities or congregations. It distinguishes their members from other religious orders or secular individuals who may not wear sandals or similar footwear as part of their religious practice.
Overall, the term "calced" serves as a descriptive term to identify particular religious orders or individuals who adhere to specific rules within those orders, especially when it comes to the use of distinctive footwear.
The word "calced" is derived from the Latin word "calceus", which means "shoe". It specifically refers to a type of shoe known as the "calceus". The Latin word "calceus" is derived from "calx", which means "heel". In ancient Rome, the term "calced" was used to describe individuals who wore shoes, particularly members of certain religious orders who wore a specific type of shoe. Over time, the term "calced" came to refer to these religious orders themselves, particularly those whose members wore shoes.
