Main Entry:

bus·by

Pronunciation:

\ˈbəz-bē\

Function:

noun

Inflected Form(s):

plural busbies

Etymology:

probably from the name Busby

Date:

1853

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

[busby illustration]