busby

/ˈbʌzbi/
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Other forms: busbies

Definitions of busby
  1. noun
    tall hat; worn by some British soldiers on ceremonial occasions
    synonyms: bearskin, shako
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    type of:
    chapeau, hat, lid
    headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
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