Etymology

busby

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Today it means: A fur hat, usually with a plume in the front, worn by certain members of the military or brass bands. Full definition →

Old Norse buskr
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busby · noun1

Various theories; probably from the surname Busby.

Busby · proper noun2

  1. Old Norse · derived frombuskr“bush”
  2. English todayBusby

From Old Norse buskr (“bush”) + býr (“homestead, village”).

Words from the same roots

Old Norsebuskr all →

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