sock and buskin in English

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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)

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"sock and buskin" meaning in English

Noun