Bucephalus. A horse, after the famous charger of Alexander the Great.
Buckeye State. Ohio, from the buckeye-trees with which this state abounds. Its people are called “Buckeyes.”
Buckingham. The Anglo-Saxon Boccenham, or “beech-tree village.”
Buckingham Palace. After the residence, on this site, of John Sheffield, Duke of Buckingham.
Buckingham Street. From the older mansion of John Sheffield, Duke of Buckingham. The water-gate is still in evidence.
Buckle to. An expression descended from the days of chivalry, when a knight buckled on his armour for the tournament.
Bucklersbury. Anciently the bury or enclosed ground of a wealthy grocer named Buckle or Bukerel.
Budge Row. From the vendors of “Budge” or lambskin fur who congregated here.
Bug Bible. From the word “bugges”--i.e. bogies--in place of “the terror” (Psalm xci. 5).
Buggy. From bâghi, the Hindustani for a one-horse vehicle.