buskin

/ˈbʌskɪn/ · noun

Meaning

A half-boot.
A type of half-boot with a high heel, worn by the ancient Athenian tragic actors.
(by extension) Tragic drama; tragedy.
An instrument of torture for the foot; bootikin.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

desert boot(English)chukka boot(English)combat boot(English)half boot(English)top boot(English)brodequin(English)brodkin(English)brodekin(English)sock(English)preakness(English)bowie(English)handicap(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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