Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun One wearing stockings.
- noun A common soldier; also, a faint-hearted coward.
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she commented on the word caligate
Wearing caligae, Roman military footwear. This adjective is more useful in light of their bizarre comeback.
August 12, 2008
biocon commented on the word caligate
In addition, caligate means wearing military boots (caligae) (OED).
July 15, 2012