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   Buskin , n. [Prob. from OF. brossequin, or D. broosken. See Brodekin.]
   A strong, protecting covering for the foot, coming some distance up the leg.
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   The hunted red deer's undressed hide
   Their hairy buskins well supplied.
   Sir W. Scott.
   
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   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.
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   Great Fletcher never treads in buskins here,
   No greater Jonson dares in socks appear.
   Dryden.
   
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