WORD OF THE DAY

buskin (noun)
bus·kin (bŭs′kĭn)

Meaning:
1.  A foot and leg covering reaching halfway to the knee, resembling a laced half boot.
2.
a.  A thick-soled laced half boot worn by actors of Greek and Roman tragedies.
b.  Tragedy, especially that which resembles a Greek tragedy.

Synonyms:
half boot

Usage:
He wore pale yellow buskins that covered the scars just above his ankles.