busby

See also: Busby

English

Third Marquess of Londonderry in a busby.

Etymology

Various theories; probably from the surname Busby.

Pronunciation

(UK, US) IPA^(key): /ˈbʌz.bi/

Noun

busby (plural busbies)

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

Coordinate terms

(fur hat): bearskin

Translations

fur hat, usually with a plume

Dutch: kolbak (nl) c
German: Kalpak

Spanish: colbac m
Welsh: cap blew m, bysbi m

See also

busby on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
shako

Anagrams

subby

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