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midcalf

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English

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Etymology

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From mid- +‎ calf.

Adjective

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midcalf (not comparable)

  1. Extending to the middle of the calf of the leg
    She wore midcalf boots.

Adverb

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midcalf (not comparable)

  1. At or to the middle of the calf
    • 2008 February 17, “Midwest Mex”, in New York Times[1]:
      I wear what is called a waiter apron; it’s white and comes midcalf.

Noun

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midcalf (plural midcalves)

  1. The middle of the calf
    The skirt extended to the midcalf.