sock and buskin

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What does sock and buskin mean?

The theatrical world.

Where does sock and buskin come from?

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.

How to pronounce sock and buskin

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