| Part of Speech | Definition | |
| Noun | 1. A steel cutting instrument, with a long bent shank set in a handle which rests against the shoulder of the operator. It is operated by a thrust movement, and used in paring the hoofs of horses.[Websters]. | |
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"BUTTERIS" is a common misspelling or typo for: butteries. |
Date "BUTTERIS" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1828. (references) |
| Etymology:Butteris \But"ter*is\, noun. [The same word as buttress, noun, in different application, French bouter to push.]. (references) |
Specialty Definition: BUTTERIS
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| Noah Webster | [Noun] An instrument of steel set in wood, for paring the hoof of a horse. Source: Webster's 1828 American Dictionary. | ||
Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits. | Top | ||
