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Bearskin vs Busby - What's the difference?

bearskin | busby |

Busby is a coordinate term of bearskin.

Busby is a synonym of bearskin.



As nouns the difference between bearskin and busby

is that bearskin is the pelt of a bear, especially when used as a rug while busby is a fur hat, usually with a plume in the front, worn by certain members of the military or brass bands.

bearskin

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • The pelt of a bear, especially when used as a rug.
  • A tall ceremonial hat worn by members of some British regiments for ceremonial occasions; a busby.
  • (dated) A coarse, shaggy, woollen cloth for overcoats.

    • Synonyms

    * (ceremonial hat) busby

    See also

    * (wikipedia "bearskin")

    Anagrams

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    busby

    English

    Noun

    (busbies)
  • A fur hat, usually with a plume in the front, worn by certain members of the military or brass bands.

    • Coordinate terms

    * (fur hat) bearskin

    See also

    * (wikipedia "busby") * shako