A fungus that affects corn (maize), taxonomic name Ustilago maydis, which induces tumors in the plant, known to be eaten as a delicacy.

A surname.

(obsolete or colloquial) A ribbon or string used to draw clothes closer; a tightener.

(rare) One who mans a booth, such as at a fair or (historically) a Thing. / (archaic or chiefly dialectal) A corn merchant, especially one in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. / A projectionist at a movie theater.