单词 | busk |
释义 | Word Frequency busk 1(bʌsk) noun 1. a strip of whalebone, wood, steel, etc, inserted into the front of a corset to stiffen it 2. archaic or dialect the corset itself Word origin C16: from Old French busc, probably from Old Italian busco splinter, stick, of Germanic originWord Frequency busk 2(bʌsk) verb (intransitive) British to make money by singing, dancing, acting, etc, in public places, as in front of theatre queues Derived forms busker (ˈbusker) noun busking (ˈbusking) noun Word origin C20: perhaps from Spanish buscar to look forWord Frequency busk 3(bʌsk) verb (transitive) Scottish 1. to make ready; prepare 2. to dress or adorn Word origin C14: from Old Norse būask, from būa to make ready, dwell; see bower1 |
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