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cothurn
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cothurn, n. [L. cothurnus, Gr. . Cf. Cothurnus.].
A buskin anciently used by tragic actors on the stage; hence, tragedy in general. [1913 Webster]
"The moment had arrived when it was thought that the mask and the cothurn might be assumed with effect." [1913 Webster]
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