busby

[ buhz-bee ]

noun

, plural bus·bies.

1. a tall fur hat with a baglike ornament hanging from the top over the right side.
2. the bearskin hat worn by certain British guardsmen.

Busby

¹

/ ˈbʌzbɪ /

noun

1. BusbySir Matthew19091994MBritishSPORT AND GAMES: footballerSPORT AND GAMES: football manager Sir Matthew , known as Matt . 1909–94, British footballer. He managed Manchester United (1946–69)

busby

²

/ ˈbʌzbɪ /

noun

1. 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. (not in official usage) another name for bearskin

Word History and Origins

Origin of busby¹

First recorded in 1755–65; originally, a bushy wig; of obscure origin

Word History and Origins

Origin of busby¹

C18 (in the sense: large bushy wig): perhaps from a proper name

Related Words

• hat
• helmet
• tiara
• turban