n.
historical a calf-high or knee-high boot.
▸a thick-soled laced boot worn by an ancient Athenian tragic actor to gain height.
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(the buskin)
the style or spirit of tragic drama.
Derivative
Etymology
C16: prob. from OFr. bouzequin, var. of brousequin, from MDu. broseken.
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