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n.
A buskin anciently used by tragic actors on the stage; hence, tragedy in general.
a.
See Bosky, and 1st Bush, n.
n.
A thin, elastic strip of metal, whalebone, wood, or other material, worn in the front of a corset.
n.
A strong, protecting covering for the foot, coming some distance up the leg.
n.
A small bush; also, a sprig or bouquet.
v. t. & i.
To go; to direct one's course.
n.
A part of a garden devoted to shrubs.
a.
Wearing a busk.
n.
A buskin or half-boot.
n.
A similar covering for the foot and leg, made with very thick soles, to give an appearance of elevation to the stature; -- worn by tragic actors in ancient Greece and Rome. Used as a symbol of tragedy, or the tragic drama, as distinguished from comedy.
n. pl.
High boots or buskins; in Scotland, short spatterdashes or riding trousers, worn over the other clothing.
n.
The shoe worn by actors of comedy in ancient Greece and Rome, -- used as a symbol of comedy, or of the comic drama, as distinguished from tragedy, which is symbolized by the buskin.
v. t. & i.
To prepare; to make ready; to array; to dress.
a.
Trodden by buskins; pertaining to tragedy.
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Wearing buskins.
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