Cothurni

/koʊˈθɜrnaɪ/ noun

Definition

Plural of cothurn in Latin; multiple cothurn boots or theatrical tragic pieces.

Etymology

Latin nominative/accusative plural of 'cothurnus,' maintaining the original Latin declension.

Kelly Says

Latin plurals like 'cothurni' reveal how Renaissance scholars fought to preserve ancient grammatical systems—they literally didn't want to 'Anglicize' Greek theater into modern forms.

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