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busby

noun
bus·​by | \ ˈbÉ™z-bÄ“ How to pronounce busby (audio) \
plural busbies

Definition of busby

1 : a military full-dress fur hat with a pendent bag on one side usually of the color of regimental facings
2 : the bearskin worn by British guardsmen —not used by the guardsmen themselves

Illustration of busby

Illustration of busby

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First Known Use of busby

1853, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for busby

probably from the name Busby

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busby

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English Language Learners Definition of busby

: a tall fur hat that is worn by some British soldiers

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