busby

/'bʌzbi/
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busby

A soldier in a red uniform wears a tall black busby.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A tall ceremonial military hat: A busby is a specific type of tall fur hat, traditionally worn by certain regiments in the British Army during formal ceremonies and parades. It is a distinctive part of a ceremonial uniform.
Usage
  • The word "busby" is used exclusively as a noun to refer to this specific item of military headgear. It is typically used in historical, ceremonial, or descriptive contexts related to the British military.
Examples
  • Noun:
    • The soldier's uniform was completed by a tall, black busby.
    • During the Changing of the Guard, the guardsmen wear their iconic red tunics and busbies.
Advanced Usage
  • The term is often associated with specific regiments, such as the Grenadier Guards or the Royal Horse Artillery, whose members wear the busby as part of their full-dress uniform.
Variants and Related Words
  • Bearskin: (noun) Another type of tall ceremonial military hat, made from bear fur and worn by other regiments like the Foot Guards. While similar in function and stature, a bearskin is distinct from a busby in its construction and specific regimental affiliation.
Synonyms
  • Ceremonial hat: A general term for any hat worn as part of a formal uniform for ceremonies.
  • Military headdress: A broader term encompassing all types of hats worn with military uniforms.
Related Idioms or Phrases
  • There are no common idioms or phrasal verbs directly incorporating the word "busby." Its usage is confined to its literal meaning as an item of clothing.
busby

A soldier in a red uniform wears a tall black busby.

Noun
  1. tall hat; worn by some British soldiers on ceremonial occasions

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