What does busby mean?
Busby means A fur hat, usually with a plume in the front, worn by certain members of the military or brass bands..
Busby
/ˈbʌz.bi/ · noun
Meaning
A fur hat, usually with a plume in the front, worn by certain members of the military or brass bands..
Example Sentences
[…] many Khorassanis wearing huge sheepskin busbies, similar to the head-gear of the Roumanians and Tabreez Turks of Ovahjik and the Perso-Turkish border.
They were a fine lot of fellows, in their pale blue, tight-fitting jackets, jaunty busbys and white riding breeches with the double yellow stripe […]
His head was shaped like a busby, a high solid arrogant rock, covered with thick moss.
Synonyms for busby
Antonyms for busby
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Word Forms
- busbies
- busbys
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for busby?
Common synonyms include shako, bearskin.
What is the opposite of busby?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use busby in a sentence?
[…] many Khorassanis wearing huge sheepskin busbies, similar to the head-gear of the Roumanians and Tabreez Turks of Ovahjik and the Perso-Turkish border.
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