buskin Meaning & Definition
/ˈbʌskɪn/
What Does Buskin Mean?
As a noun, buskin means A soft boot reaching to calf or knee height. It can also mean A pontifical vestment in the form of a silk stocking, sometimes embroidered or interwoven with gold thread, reaching to the base of the knee and worn over one’s regular socks but under episcopal sandals.
Buskin at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈbʌskɪn/ |
| Synonyms | chukka boot, half boot and desert boot |
| Plural | buskins |
Buskin Definition (Noun)
- A soft boot reaching to calf or knee height.
- A pontifical vestment in the form of a silk stocking, sometimes embroidered or interwoven with gold thread, reaching to the base of the knee and worn over one’s regular socks but under episcopal sandals.
- A type of soft calf- or knee-high boot that laces up the front, sometimes featuring open toes or thick soles, worn in the Greco-Roman world by hunters and horsemen, as well as by actors in Athenian tragedy.
- Tragic drama; tragedy.
- An instrument of torture for the foot; bootikin.
Noun
- A half-boot.
- A type of half-boot with a high heel, worn by the ancient Athenian tragic actors.
- (by extension) Tragic drama; tragedy.
Synonyms of Buskin
Buskin synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
buskin (plural buskins)
Words That Rhyme With Buskin
Origin of Buskin
Apparently from Old French bousequin, variant of brousequin (compare modern French brodequin), probably from Middle Dutch broseken, of unknown origin.
Buskin: Your Questions Answered
What part of speech is buskin?
Buskin is a noun.
What is another word for buskin?
Close synonyms of buskin are chukka boot, half boot and desert boot. See the full list of buskin synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of buskin?
The plural of buskin is buskins.