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- [buhs-kin]
- /ˈbʌs kɪn/
- /ˈbʌ.skɪn/
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- [buhs-kin]
- /ˈbʌs kɪn/
Definitions of buskin word
- noun buskin (formerly) a sandal-like covering for the foot and leg, reaching the calf and usually laced 3
- noun buskin a thick-soled laced half boot resembling this, worn esp by actors of ancient Greece 3
- noun buskin a boot reaching to the calf or knee, worn in earlier times; esp., the high, thick-soled, laced boot worn by actors in ancient Greek and Roman tragedy 3
- noun buskin tragic drama; tragedy 3
- noun buskin a thick-soled, laced boot or half boot. 1
- noun buskin Also called cothurnus. the high, thick-soled shoe worn by ancient Greek and Roman tragedians. 1
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Origin of buskin
First appearance:
before 1495 One of the 26% oldest English words
1495-1505; probably alteration of Middle French bro(u)sequin, of uncertain origin
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Parts of speech for Buskin
noun
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pronoun
preposition
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buskin popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for buskin
noun buskin
- chukka boot — an ankle-high boot made of suede or rubber and worn for playing polo
- jackboot — a sturdy leather boot reaching up over the knee, worn especially by soldiers.
- top boot — a high boot, especially one having a cuff of a different material, color, etc., from the rest of the boot.
- chaps — Chaps are leather leggings without a seat that are sometimes worn by cowboys over their pants.
- puttees — a long strip of cloth wound spirally round the leg from ankle to knee, worn especially formerly as part of a soldier's uniform.
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