busk vs hamper

busk

noun
  • A strip of metal, whalebone, wood, or other material, worn in the front of a corset to stiffen it. 

  • A corset. 

verb
  • To solicit money by entertaining the public in the street or in public transport. 

  • To tack, cruise about. 

hamper

noun
  • A large basket, usually with a cover, used for the packing and carrying of articles or small animals 

  • A wicker or plastic basket specifically for holding laundry (from clothes hamper), as opposed to a covered wicker basket which is a true hamper 

  • A shackle; a fetter; anything which impedes. 

  • A gift basket. 

  • Articles ordinarily indispensable, but in the way at certain times. 

verb
  • To put into a hamper. 

  • To impede in motion or progress. 

  • To put a hamper or fetter on; to shackle 

How often have the words busk and hamper occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )