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cothurn

Pronunciation: /ˈkɒθə(ɹ)n/

The English word “cothurn” has 1 meaning listed here.

noun

  1. A buskin anciently worn by tragic actors on the stage.

Etymology

From Latin cothurnus, from Ancient Greek κόθορνος (kóthornos). Compare cothurnus.

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