MIDCALF

Etymology

Adjective

midcalf (not comparable)

Extending to the middle of the calf of the leg

Adverb

midcalf (not comparable)

At or to the middle of the calf

Noun

midcalf (plural midcalves)

The middle of the calf

The skirt extended to the midcalf.

Source: Wiktionary



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