Definitions
tall hat; worn by some British soldiers on ceremonial occasions
Word origin
Various theories; probably from the surname Busby.
Used 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.”
“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.”
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Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Furry military hat”5 letters
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