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Buskin: meaning, definitions and examples

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buskin

 

[ หˆbสŒs.kษชn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

theater term

A buskin is a type of boot that is traditionally associated with tragic actors in ancient Greek theater. The term is often used to refer to the elevated status of tragedy as a genre, as opposed to the more casual and comedic styles represented by the 'sock'. Wearing buskins would help to signify the seriousness and grandeur of a tragic performance, elevating the stature of the actor. In modern contexts, it may also be used metaphorically to discuss seriousness in art and literature.

Synonyms

elevated footwear, tragic boot.

Examples of usage

  • The tragic hero entered the stage in his buskins, embodying the weight of his sorrow.
  • The director chose to focus on the buskin's symbolism in the production.
  • Actors often used buskins to distinguish between comedic and serious roles.

Translations

Translations of the word "buskin" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bota

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅ‹เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Stiefel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sepatu bot

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‡ะพะฑั–ั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ but

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ–ใƒผใƒ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท botte

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ bota

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bot

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถ€์ธ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุฐุงุก ุทูˆูŠู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bota

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ topรกnka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ดๅญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ฤevelj

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stรญgvettir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะพั‚ะธะฝะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒฃแƒฎแƒšแƒ˜แƒก แƒฉแƒ”แƒฅแƒ›แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bot

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ bota

Etymology

The word 'buskin' originates from the Latin term 'buxinum', which referred to a type of boot. This Latin word was derived further from the Greek word 'buskinos', which indicates a particular style of footwear. Historically, buskins were worn by actors in ancient Greek tragedies to signify their roles and enhance their performances. The distinction between buskin and sock in the context of theater denotes the elevation of tragedy compared to comedy, establishing a lasting cultural reference in literature and drama. Over time, 'buskin' has come to represent not just the physical shoe but also the thematic seriousness associated with tragic performances.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,571, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.