buskin
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- noun
- /ˈbʌskɪn/
- Archaic
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buskin
- Pouce and Poussy would go into dress shops or into a shoe shop, and they would try on dresses and sandals that looked like Roman buskins, ignoring the two boys waiting outside who were waving and making faces at them through the window.
Examples
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But that, forsooth, the bouncing Amazon, your buskin'd mistress and your warrior love, to theseus must be wedded, and you come to give their bed joy and prosperity.
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During the play, she donned elegant buskins to enhance her character's heroic stature.
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A commenter added that he also seemed to be wearing buskins.
Blog text (24) -
Many plumes, swords, ruffs, pantaloons, and buskins complete the picture.
Academic text (2013) -
The ancient Greek actor wore a pair of buskins that reached halfway up his calves.
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At the costume party, he chose to wear buskins to mimic the style of ancient Roman performers.
Synonyms
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A tall leather shoe that reaches halfway to the knee and is worn for riding or historical dress
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A short boot that covers the ankle and lower calf, reaching halfway to the knee
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Etymology
The word buskin comes from old words for a high, practical 'boot' worn long ago by actors and soldiers, so it originally meant a boot that came up toward the knee. That's why today a buskin is a type of tall boot often seen in ancient costume.