Buskins

noun

Word Frequency: 0.0

Definitions

1.nounA half-boot.

2.nounA type of half-boot with a high heel, worn by the ancient Athenian tragic actors.

3.noun(by extension) Tragic drama; tragedy.

4.nounAn instrument of torture for the foot; bootikin.

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