bus·by (b z b )n. pl. bus·bies A full-dress fur hat of varying shape, worn by hussars in the 19th century and by the foot guard regiments of the British army. [Possibly from the name Busby.] |
busby [ˈbʌzbɪ]
n pl -bies
1. (Military) a tall fur helmet with a bag hanging from the top to the right side, worn by certain soldiers, usually hussars, as in the British Army
2. (Military) (not in official usage) another name for bearskin (the hat)
[C18 (in the sense: large bushy wig): perhaps from a proper name]
Busby [ˈbʌzbɪ]
n
(Biographies / Busby, Sir Matthew (1909-1994) M, British, SPORT AND GAMES: footballer, SPORT AND GAMES: football manager) Sir Matthew, known as Matt. 1909-94, British footballer. He managed Manchester United (1946-69)
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