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(1):

(n.) A strong, protecting covering for the foot, coming some distance up the leg.

(2):

(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.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Buskin'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​b/buskin.html. 1828.
 
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