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A buskin anciently used by tragic actors on the stage; hence, tragedy in general.

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  1. n. A buskin anciently used by tragic actors on the stage; hence, tragedy in general.
  2. A buskin anciently used by tragic actors on the stage; hence, tragedy in general. The moment had arrived when it was thought that the mask and the cothurn might be assumed with effect. Motley.
  3. A buskin anciently used by tragic actors on the stage; hence,tragedy in general.The moment had arrived when it was thought that the mask and thecothurn might be assumed with effect. Motley.
  4. n. A buskin anciently used by tragic actors on the stage; hence, tragedy in general.