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1. Etymology of the English word bust

the English word bust
derived from the French word buste
derived from the Italian word busto
derived from the Latin word bustum (tomb, grave-mound; corpse)
derived from the Latin root *burere

Derivations in English

bustline, busty

Derivations in other languages

Romanian bust

Cognates

Dutch buste, French buste, German Büste, Italian busto, Lithuanian biustas, Norwegian byste, Provençal busts, Russian бюcт, Spanish busto, Swedish byst

Usage

Word found in Modern English

2. Etymology of the English word bust

derived from the English word bust

Derivations in English

buster, blockbusting, busticate

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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