buxom

English

/ˈbʌksəm/

adj
Definitions
  • (obsolete) Pliant, obedient, tractable (to) (i.e. easily moved or bent, morally).
  • (obsolete) Submissive, humble, meek (as subsense of 4).
  • (obsolete) Gracious, indulgent, favourable; obliging, amiable, courteous, affable, kindly (as subsense of 1).
  • (obsolete) With infinitive: Easily moved, prone, ready (as subsense of 1).
  • (obsolete) Flexible, pliant (arising from sense 1).
  • (obsolete) Blithe, gladsome, bright, lively, gay (attested after 1).
  • (dated) Cheerful, happy (possibly as subsense of 6).
  • (dated) Full of health, vigour, and good temper; well-favoured, plump and comely, 'jolly', comfortable-looking (in person). (arising from sense 6).
  • (of a woman) Having a full, voluptuous figure, especially possessing large breasts (as subsense of 8).

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English buxum, ibucsum inherited from Old English bōcsum, *ǵebūhsum, būgan (bend, bow) affix from English bow (arch) affix from Old English būgan (bend, bow).

Origin

Old English

būgan

Gloss

bend, bow

Concept
Semantic Field

Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

Emoji

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