busbies

Variant of busby

busby definition

busby (buz′bē)

noun pl. busbies -·bies

a tall fur hat worn as part of a full-dress uniform by hussars, guardsmen in the British army, etc.

Etymology: 18th c., a large wig; prob. after the name Busby

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