Buster Brown suit

English

Etymology

Named after the comic strip character Buster Brown, created in 1902 by Richard Felton Outcault.

Noun

Buster Brown suit (plural Buster Brown suits)

  1. A belted, double-breasted tunic or jacket worn with a large round collar, floppy bow, and shorts or knickerbockers, popular for young boys in the United States in the early 20th century.
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