skyclad

Definition

Belonging to the Digambara school of Jainism.

Etymology

From sky + clad, indicating that the person in question is clad only in the sky. Attested from early 20th century England, it is partially a calque of Sanskrit दिगम्बर (digambara, “having all (=ten) quarters of the globe as one's only clothing, i.e., naked”).

Example Sentences

• "There he stood, sky-clad, smearing witch's ointment all over."