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bus·​by | \ ˈbəz-bē 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

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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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/busby. Accessed 28 May. 2022.

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