† ˈbusyshipObs. In 3 bisi-, 4 besi-. [f. busy a. + -ship.] Busy state or quality; business, activity, exercise; =prec. a1225Ancr. R. 384 Exercitatio corporis ad modicum ualet..Licomliche bisischipe is to lutel wurð.1393Gower Conf. II. 39 What hast thou done of besiship To love.