busk

  1. Noun.  A strip of metal, whalebone, wood, or other material, worn in the front of a corset to stiffen it.
  2. Noun.  (qualifier, by extension) A corset.
  3. Noun.  (obsolete) A kind of linen.
  4. Verb.  To prepare; to make ready; to array; to dress.
  5. Verb.  To go; to direct one's course. [Obs.].
  6. Verb.  (nautical) To tack, to cruise about.
  7. Verb.  (intransitive, New Zealand) To solicit money by entertaining the public in the street or in public transport.

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