buskin

Sinhala Dictionary definitions for buskin

buskin 🔊

buskin : පාවහන් විශේෂයක්

buskin definition

Noun.

  1. A strong, protecting covering for the foot, coming some distance up the leg.
  2. A similar covering for the foot and leg, made with very thick soles, to give an appearance of elevation to the stature; -- worn by tragic actors in ancient Greece and Rome. Used as a symbol of tragedy, or the tragic drama, as distinguished from comedy.