BUSK

Busk

A busk is the rigid element of a corset placed at the centre front.

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busk

Noun

  1. A strip of metal, whalebone, wood, or other material, worn in the front of a corset to stiffen it.
  2. A corset.

Noun (etymology 2)

  1. A kind of linen.

Verb

  1. To prepare; to make ready; to array; to dress.
    Busk you, busk you, my bonny, bonny bride. — Hamilton.
    The watch stert up and drew their weapons bright
    And busk'd them bold to battle and to fight. — Fairfax.
  2. To go; to direct one's course. 1
    Ye might have busked you to Huntly banks. — Skelton.

Verb (etymology 2)

  1. To solicit money by entertaining the public in the street or in public transport
  2. To tack, to cruise about.


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