What is the Latin word for slipper?

The usual Latin words for “slipper” are crepida, crĕpĭdŭla, soleātus; also crĕpĭdārĭus. The right choice depends on the sense; see the distinctions below.

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“slipper” in Latin

crepidacrepida (a particular style of Greek sandal); synonym of solea (“sandal; shoe”)crĕpĭdŭlaa small sandal soleātussandalled crĕpĭdārĭuspertaining to the sole

Riddle & Arnold A Copious and Critical English–Latin Lexicon, 1864

slipper

crepida, diminutive, crepidula; pure Latin solea (Vid: Gell., 13, 21, 5). In slippers, soleatus: a maker of slippers, crepidarius (Gell.).

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What is the Latin word for slipper?: The usual Latin words for “slipper” are crepida, crĕpĭdŭla, soleātus; also crĕpĭdārĭus. The right choice depends on the sense; see the distinctions below.

Entry from J. E. Riddle & T. K. Arnold, A Copious and Critical English–Latin Lexicon (rev. C. Anthon, New York: Harper, 1864), digitised by Fergus J. P. Walsh, CC BY-SA 4.0; Latin markup adapted by latindictionary.co.