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buskins

The correct spelling is buskins.

How to pronounce buskins

noun

Say it like: Bus-kin-s

The correct spelling is buskins. A half-boot.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.A half-boot.
  2. 2.A type of half-boot with a high heel, worn by the ancient Athenian tragic actors.
  3. 3.(by extension) Tragic drama; tragedy.
  4. 4.An instrument of torture for the foot; bootikin.

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