Busk
Busk (busk) , noun
[French busc, perh. from the hypothetical older form of English bois wood, because the first busks were made of wood. See Bush, and compare Old French busche, French bûche, a piece or log of wood, from the same root.]
A thin, elastic strip of metal, whalebone, wood, or other material, worn in the front of a corset.
Her long slit sleeves, stiff busk, puff verdingall,
Is all that makes her thus angelical.
Busk (busk) , noun
Among the Creek Indians, a feast of first fruits celebrated when the corn is ripe enough to be eaten. The feast usually continues four days. On the first day the new fire is lighted, by friction of wood, and distributed to the various households, an offering of green corn, including an ear brought from each of the four quarters or directions, is consumed, and medicine is brewed from snakeroot. On the second and third days the men physic with the medicine, the women bathe, the two sexes are taboo to one another, and all fast. On the fourth day there are feasting, dancing, and games.
Busk (buskt) , intransitive verb
1.
To entertain people for money in a public place, by dancing, singing, playing a musical instrument, or reciting. [Chiefly British]
2.
To make a noisy or showy appeal.
Busk (buskt) , verb, transitive and intransitive
[Old English busken, from Icelandic būask to make one's self ready, rexlexive of būa to prepare, dwell. Compare 8th Bound.]
1.
To prepare; to make ready; to array; to dress. [Scottish & Old English]
Busk you, busk you, my bonny, bonny bride.
2.
To go; to direct one's course. [Obsolete]
Ye might have busked you to Huntly banks.