"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
    Sense id: en-sock_and_buskin-en-noun-r6o4w1xe Categories (other): English coordinated pairs, English entries with incorrect language header, English pluralia tantum, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
     
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