What does BUSBY mean?

Busby

Parts of Speech: Noun

Definitions:

1. A tall fur hat with a bag-shaped ornament hanging from the top, worn by certain regiments in the British Army (source: Oxford).
2. A full fur hat with a turned-up cuff and no visor, worn by some police officers and as part of ceremonial dress (source: Merriam-Webster).

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈbʌzbi/
• UK: /ˈbʌzbi/

Origin and Usage:

The word "busby" originated in the mid-19th century and is of uncertain origin. It is believed to be named after a hatter named Busby who supplied the military with hats. Busbies have been worn by various military regiments and police forces as part of their uniform or ceremonial dress. The use of busbies declined in the 20th century, but they are still worn by some regiments and police forces today (source: Oxford).

Synonyms:

• Fur hat
• Full-dress hat

Related Words:

• Bushy
• Busty
• Bursa
• Bused
• Buses

Example Sentences:

1. The guardsmans busby was adorned with a red plume.
2. The police officer wore a busby as part of his ceremonial uniform.