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buskin

noun

/ˈbʌskɪn/

Meaning

A type of thick-soled boot that reaches halfway to the knee; also associated with tragic drama in ancient times.

The actor wore a buskin as part of his classical costume.

boot, footwear, sandal, stage-shoe

slipper, barefoot

wear buskin, buskin boot, tragic buskin, stage buskin

A large group of people or things of a particular kind.

The act of formally proposing someone for a role, position, or award.

A person who studies or collects coins, paper currency, and medals.

The process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods from carbon dioxide and water.

The state of being a maiden; girlhood or virginity.

The belief in maintaining a strong military and using it aggressively to defend or promote national...