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

BUSK, noun. (by extension) A corset.

BUSK, noun. (obsolete) A kind of linen.

BUSK, verb. To prepare; to make ready; to array; to dress.

BUSK, verb. To go; to direct one's course. [Obs.]

BUSK, verb. (intransitive) To solicit money by entertaining the public in the street or in public transport

BUSK, verb. (nautical) To tack, to cruise about.

BUSK, proper noun. A feast of first fruits among the Creek tribe of Native Americans, celebrated when the corn is ripe enough to be eaten.

BUSK, verb. Play music in a public place and solicit money for it; "three young men were busking in the plaza".