midcalf

See also: Midcalf

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From mid- +‎ calf.

Adjective

midcalf (not comparable)

  1. Extending to the middle of the calf of the leg.
    Synonym: (hemline) midi
    She wore midcalf boots.

Adverb

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

midcalf (plural midcalves)

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

See also

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