† ˈtussy Obs. rare.
[? Derivative of a simple *tus or *tusse, in tus(se)mose: see tuzzy-muzzy.]
A cluster, posy, or knot of flowers or leaves; an ornament of silver or gold of this form, forming a buckle or the like.
| 1541 Will E. Myllar (Somerset Ho.), My blacke rybbonde with the hookes & a Tussy of syluer. 1633 J. Done Hist. Septuagint 49 The Master Goldsmiths had laboured a Girdle of Flowers, and Tussies of all Fruits. |