Etymology

calceology

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Today it means: The study of footwear, especially historical footwear. Full definition →

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A classical compound (modern coinage), with components derived from Latin calcei ("shoes") + Ancient Greek -λογία (-logía, "-logy, branch of study, to speak").

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