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Busby

Bus′by

(bŭz′by̆)
,
Noun.
;
pl.
Busbies
(bĭz)
.
(Mil.)
A military headdress or cap, used in the British army. It is of fur, with a bag, of the same color as the facings of the regiment, hanging from the top over the right shoulder.

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busby

busby

English

Third Marquess of Londonderry in a busby.

Noun

busby (plural busbies)

  1. A fur hat, usually with a plume in the front, worn by certain members of the military or brass bands.

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