(historical) A half-boot. / (historical) A type of half-boot with a high heel, worn by the ancient Athenian tragic actors. / (by extension) Tragic drama; tragedy.

plural of buskin

Wearing buskins. / Trodden by buskins. / Tragic, dignified or serious in style.

present participle of busk

(obsolete) Clothing; dress; ornaments worn.

Archaic form of buskined.

plural of busking