bussle-headed

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bussle-headed
† ˈbussle-headed, a. dial. ? Obs. See quot.a 1722 Lisle Husb. (1757 4to.) 183 The ears [of wheat] being long and heavy were bussle-headed, that is, did hang their heads downward into the sheaf. Oxford English Dictionary
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buzzle
† ˈbuzzle, v. Obs. [? onomatopœic; cf. bustle, puzzle.] 1. trans. ? To distend, fill out. [cf. bustle n.2]? a 1600 Masque Twelve Months (N.) Ile take my perche upon Some citty head-attire..(Buzzell'd with bone-lace). 2. intr. ? To contend; to be emulous, envious. Hence ˈbuzzling ppl. a.a 1639 W. Wha... Oxford English Dictionary
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