n. [ L. cothurnus, Gr. &unr_;&unr_;&unr_;&unr_;. Cf. Cothurnus. ] A buskin anciently used by tragic actors on the stage; hence, tragedy in general. [ 1913 Webster ]
The moment had arrived when it was thought that the mask and the cothurn might be assumed with effect. Motley. [ 1913 Webster ]
‖n. [ L. ] Same as Cothurn. [ 1913 Webster ]