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bus·by | \ ˈbəz-bē 
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\ 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
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busby
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of busby
: a tall fur hat that is worn by some British soldiers
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The first known use of busby was in 1853
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