buss

[buhs]

noun

1. kiss.

Buss

¹

/ bʌs /

noun

1. Frances Mary . 1827–94, British educationalist; a pioneer of secondary education for girls, who campaigned for women's admission to university

buss

²

/ bʌs /

noun

1. an archaic or dialect word for kiss

Word History and Origins

Origin of buss¹

First recorded in 1560–70; perhaps blend of obsolete bass “to kiss” (perhaps from or akin to obsolete French baiser “to kiss,” from Latin bāsiāre; basiate ( def. ) ) and obsolete cuss “to kiss” (cognate with German Kuss, Old Norse koss; replacing Middle English, Old English coss ); perhaps from Scottish bus “cheek, lip, mouth” ( puss ² ( def. ) )

Word History and Origins

Origin of buss¹

C16: probably of imitative origin; compare French baiser , German dialect Bussi little kiss

Example Sentences

Council leaders in Perth have warned the events could turn violent and said many protesters had been "bussed in" from elsewhere.

From BBC

Scottish councillors have raised concerns that protests over asylum seekers could turn violent and believe many demonstrators have been "bussed in" from elsewhere.

From BBC

A police force has denied it "bussed" pro-refugee protesters to a demonstration outside a hotel housing asylum seekers.

From BBC

At the school where the Lions are based in the Melbourne suburbs, rugby posts had to be bussed in so the tourists could train.

From BBC

For much of the week, Lira is either in the kitchen working as a prep cook or in the dining room bussing tables.

From Los Angeles Times