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 ]

{ } a. 1. Wearing a cothurn. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Relating to tragedy; solemn; grave. [ 1913 Webster ]

‖n. [ L. ] Same as Cothurn. [ 1913 Webster ]