busk

/bʌsk/

noun

  1. 1

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

  2. 2

    (by extension) A corset.

noun

  1. 1

    A kind of linen.

verb

  1. 1

    To prepare; to make ready; to array; to dress.

  2. 2

    To go; to direct one's course.

verb

  1. 1

    To solicit money by entertaining the public in the street or in public transport

  2. 2

    To tack, cruise about.

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