- (n.) A strong, protecting covering for the foot, coming some distance up the leg.
- (n.) A similar covering for the foot and leg, made with very thick soles, to give an appearance of elevation to the stature; -- worn by tragic actors in ancient Greece and Rome. Used as a symbol of tragedy or the tragic drama, as distinguished from comedy.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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