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cothurn

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  1. 1. n. A buskin anciently used by tragic actors on the stage; hence, tragedy in general. Source: opted
  2. 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. Source: webster
  3. 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. Source: adambom
  4. 4. n. A buskin anciently used by tragic actors on the stage; hence, tragedy in general. Source: ecdict

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cothurnatecothurnatedcothurnus

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