"calceology" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: A classical compound (modern coinage), with components derived from Latin calcei ("shoes") + Ancient Greek -λογία (-logía, "-logy, branch of study, to speak"). Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} calceology (uncountable)
  1. (fashion, anthropology) The study of footwear, especially historical footwear. Wikipedia link: Ancient Greek, Latin, calceology, classical compound Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Anthropology, Fashion
    Sense id: en-calceology-en-noun-yiwZ~zTT Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: anthropology, fashion, human-sciences, lifestyle, sciences

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