"sock and buskin" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: Named from two ancient symbols of comedy and tragedy. In ancient Greek theatre, actors in tragic roles wore a boot called a buskin, while those in comedic roles wore a thin-soled "sock" or soccus. Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} sock and buskin pl (plural only)
  1. (poetic) The theatrical world. Tags: plural, plural-only, poetic
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