Index of English words, starting with "bu"

(1) - Businesslike (a.) In the manner of one transacting business wisely and by right methods.

(1) - Buskin (n.) A similar covering for the foot and leg, made with very thick soles, to give an appearance of elevation to the stature; -- worn by tragic actors in ancient Greece and Rome. Used as a symbol of tragedy, or the tragic drama, as distinguished from comedy.
(2) - Buskin (n.) A strong, protecting covering for the foot, coming some distance up the leg.

(1) - Buskined (a.) Trodden by buskins; pertaining to tragedy.
(2) - Buskined (a.) Wearing buskins.