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† excalˈceation Obs.
[as if ad. L. *excalceātiōn-em, n. of action f. excalceāre: see prec.]
The action of taking or putting off the shoe, or shoes; spec. among the Hebrews, the taking off of a shoe by a widow, from her husband's next of kin, upon his refusal to marry her.
1751in Chambers Cycl. 1819in Pantologia. 1876Leisure Hour 155 Excalceation—that is the putting off the shoes as a mark of worship or token of respect. |