Busk

Busk
Busk Busk (b[u^]sk), n. [F. busc, perh. fr. the hypothetical older form of E. bois wood, because the first busks were made of wood. See {Bush}, and cf. OF. busche, F. b[^u]che, a piece or log of wood, fr. the same root.] A thin, elastic strip of metal, whalebone, wood, or other material, worn in the front of a corset. [1913 Webster]

Her long slit sleeves, stiff busk, puff verdingall, Is all that makes her thus angelical. --Marston. [1913 Webster]


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