Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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BUSKS, n.pl. “The bushy ornaments — ribbons, etc. — of a woman's cap or bonnet” (Sh. 1914 Angus Gl.). Cf. Boss, n.4, 2.
[From Busk, v. O.Sc. has busk, a woman's head-dress, 1516 (D.O.S.T.), decoration, a.1687 (Jam.2).]
