busby
1
9.9
A tall fur hat that some British soldiers wear for ceremonies
- noun
- /ˈbʌzbi/
- UK
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busby
Synonyms
1
8.0
A tall fur hat worn by soldiers as part of a formal uniform
is worn by hussars and some guards and not made only from bear fur
dress hat
vsbusby
5.3
A tall formal hat for men often covered with silk or fur and worn with a formal suit
is a military ceremonial fur hat rather than a civilian formal accessory
Surface Forms
Etymology
Busby probably started in the 1800s as the name for a 'tall fur hat' worn by hussar soldiers, perhaps named after a hat maker or a style from Eastern Europe. So a busby is the tall fur hat you see soldiers wear on parade.