ˈbəksəm adjective
( sometimes -er/-est )
Etymology: Middle English buxom, buhsum, buxsum, from (assumed) Old English būhsum, from Old English būgan to bend, bow + -sum -some — more at bow
1. archaic : marked by obedience : tractable , compliant
are disposed to be buxom and obedient to the customs and laws of the republic — George Borrow
2. obsolete : physically flexible : pliant , unresisting
wing silently the buxom air — John Milton
3. archaic : full of gaiety : blithe , lively
how jovial it is and buxom — Andrew Marvell
4.
a. : vigorously or healthily plump : sturdily formed
a buxom warm friendly woman — Burl Ives
b. : full-bosomed
buxom blondes
• bux·om·ly adverb