SINCE 1828
busby
noun
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
noun
English Language Learners Definition of busby
: a tall fur hat that is worn by some British soldiers
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