Bŭs'kin, n.
n. [Contracted from O. Fr. brossequin, or D. brosekin. See BRODEKIN.] 1. A covering for the foot, coming some distance up the leg, fit for a defense against thorns, mud, &c., as in hunting. The hunted red-deer's undressed hide Their hairy buskins well supplied. W. Scott.
- A similar covering for the foot and leg, worn by actors in tragedy, and among the ancients, often made with very thick cork soles, to give an appearance of elevation to the stature.
- Tragedy, or the tragic drama, as distinguished from comedy.
Great Fletcher never treads in buskins here. Nor greater Jonson dares in socks appear. Dryden.
