Adjective
Unshod; barefooted; -- in distinction from calced.
Source: Webster's dictionarydiscalced friars Source: Internet
A brief of Pope Gregory XIII allowed a special provincial for the younger branch of the discalced nuns, and a royal rescript created a protective board of four assessors for the reform. Source: Internet
As a result, a General Chapter of the Carmelite Order was convened at Piacenza in Italy in May 1576, out of concern that events in Spain were getting out of hand, which concluded by ordering the total suppression of the Discalced houses. Source: Internet
At that point she wanted to become a Discalced Carmelite nun, but was dissuaded by her spiritual mentors. Source: Internet
In addition to taking their name from Mt. Carmel where the first hermits of the order established themselves, the Calced Carmelite and Discalced Carmelite traditions pertaining to Elijah focus upon the prophet’s withdrawal from public life. Source: Internet
In 1593, the Discalced Carmelites had their own superior general styled propositus general - the first being Fr. Nicholas Doria. Source: Internet