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bus·tle1 (bŭśəl)

[Possibly variant of obsolete buskle frequentative of busk, to prepare oneself, from Old Norse būask reflexive of būa, to prepare.]

intr. & tr.v.: -tled, -tling, -tles. 

To move or cause to move energetically and busily.

noun 

Excited and often noisy activity; a stir.
bus·tle2 (bŭśəl)

[Origin unknown.]

noun 

  1. A frame or pad to support and expand the fullness of the back of a woman's skirt.
  2. A bow, peplum, or gathering of material at the back of a woman's skirt below the waist.