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noun
1.
a thick-soled, laced boot or half boot.
2.
Also called cothurnus. the high, thick-soled shoe worn by ancient Greek and Roman tragedians.
3.
buskins, stockings decorated with gold thread worn by a bishop at a Pontifical Mass.
4.
tragic drama; tragedy. Compare sock1 (def. 3).
5.
EXPANDthe art of acting, especially tragic acting.
6.
COLLAPSEa woman's low-cut shoe with elastic gores at the sides of the instep, popular in the early 20th century.
Origin:
1495–1505; probably alteration of Middle French bro(u)sequin, of uncertain origin
1495–1505; probably alteration of Middle French bro(u)sequin, of uncertain origin
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