bustledadj.1
/ˈbʌsld/, U.S. /ˈbəs(ə)ld/ rare.
Harassed, disordered; stirred up, roused. Cf. bustle v.1 3a, 4b.
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the mind > emotion > suffering > state of being harassed > [adjective]
slatc1300
bested1303
forswonga1400
vexed1440
plagued1563
molested1580
bustled1602
grieved1627
travailed1644
over-troubled1646
harassed1693
baited1720
badgered1794
gêné1806
bedevilled1827
besieged1866
1602 W. Basse Three Pastoral Elegies ii. sig. D3 I combd my bustled locks, and wipt my shoon.
1822 T. Chalmers Jrnl. 23 Jan. in W. Hanna Mem. T. Chalmers (1851) II. 465 I am getting more into a bustled and arduous state, and must shrink back again a little more into retirement.
1998 Southland (N.Z.) Times (Nexis) 11 May 17 Southern showed the form of old and its experience and teamwork proved superior to a bustled and inexperienced United lineup.
This is a new entry (OED Third Edition, March 2012; most recently modified version published online December 2021).
bustledadj.2
/ˈbʌsld/, U.S. /ˈbəs(ə)ld/ Having or wearing a bustle. Also with out.
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the world > textiles and clothing > clothing > wearing clothing > [adjective] > wearing underwear > wearing bustle
cushioned1781
bustled1832
1832 J. D. Carrick in Whistle-Binkie 1st Ser. 49 The bustled beauty may engage The dandy in his corset.
1882 Trans. Brighton Health Congr. 1881 292 Now that the tied-back skirt has gone out of fashion, and the puffed, trimmed, bustled-out skirt has superseded it.
1957 Times 4 Apr. 12/6 A charming lady in a low cut and ‘bustled’ dress.
2001 Tampa Bay Mag. May 87/3 Featuring a long bodice and bustled asymmetrical skirt, this dress is adorned with bows on one side.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2012; most recently modified version published online December 2021).
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