buxom
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adjective \ˈbək-səm\Definition of BUXOM
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archaic : full of gaiety
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: vigorously or healthily plump; specifically : full-bosomed
— bux·om·ly adverb
— bux·om·ness noun
See Origin of BUXOM
Middle English buxsum, from Old English *būhsum; akin to Old English būgan to bend — more at bow
First Known Use: 12th century
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