Definition of buskin

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Buskin (n.) A similar covering for the foot and leg, made with very thick soles, to give an appearance of elevation to the stature; -- worn by tragic actors in ancient Greece and Rome. Used as a symbol of tragedy, or the tragic drama, as distinguished from comedy..

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Buskined :: Buskined (a.) Wearing buskins.
Brodekin :: Brodekin (n.) A buskin or half-boot.
Buskin :: Buskin (n.) A similar covering for the foot and leg, made with very thick soles, to give an appearance of elevation to the stature; -- worn by tragic actors in ancient Greece and Rome. Used as a symbol of tragedy, or the tragic drama, as distinguished from comedy..
Cothurn :: Cothurn (n.) A buskin anciently used by tragic actors on the stage; hence, tragedy in general..
Buskined :: Buskined (a.) Trodden by buskins; pertaining to tragedy.
Gamashes :: Gamashes (n. pl.) High boots or buskins; in Scotland, short spatterdashes or riding trousers, worn over the other clothing..
Buskin :: Buskin (n.) A strong, protecting covering for the foot, coming some distance up the leg..
Sock :: Sock (n.) The shoe worn by actors of comedy in ancient Greece and Rome, -- used as a symbol of comedy, or of the comic drama, as distinguished from tragedy, which is symbolized by the buskin..
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