"Cothurn" is a word in ENGLISH
A buskin anciently used by tragic actors on the stage;
hence, tragedy in general.
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A buskin or half-boot.
Read the complete definitionA strong, protecting covering for the foot, coming some distance up the leg.
Read the complete definitionA similar covering for the foot and leg, made with very thick soles, to give an appearance of elevation to …
Read the complete definitionTrodden by buskins; pertaining to tragedy.
Read the complete definitionWearing buskins.
Read the complete definitionbutín - (Sp. botín) Buskin, brogue, halfboot; gaiter, spatterdash; booty of war, spoils. (cf. butítos).
Read the complete definitionHigh boots or buskins; in Scotland, short spatterdashes or riding trousers, worn over the other clothing.
Read the complete definitionThe shoe worn by actors of comedy in ancient Greece and Rome, -- used as a symbol of comedy, or …
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