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buskin


bus·kin

noun \ˈbəs-kən\

Definition of BUSKIN

1
: a laced boot reaching halfway or more to the knee
2
a : cothurnus 1 b : tragedy; especially : tragedy resembling that of ancient Greek drama

Origin of BUSKIN

probably modification of Middle French brozequin
First Known Use: 1503

Rhymes with BUSKIN

Ruskin, Tuscan

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