butt1
¦ verb
1. hit with the head or horns.
2. (butt in) interrupt or intrude on a conversation or activity.
(butt out) N. Amer. informal stop interfering.
¦ noun a rough push with the head.
Origin
ME: from OFr. boter, of Gmc origin.
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butt2
¦ noun
1. an object of criticism or ridicule.
2. an archery or shooting target or range.
a mound on or in front of which a target is set up for archery or shooting.
a grouse-shooter's stand.
Origin
ME: from OFr. but, of unknown origin.
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butt3
¦ noun
1. (also butt end) the thicker end of something, especially a tool or a weapon.
the square end of a plank or plate meeting the end or side of another.
2. (also butt end) the stub of a cigar or a cigarette.
3. N. Amer. informal a person's bottom.
4. the trunk of a tree, especially the part just above the ground.
¦ verb meet end to end: the shop butted up against the row of houses.
?join (pieces of stone, timber, etc.) with the ends or sides flat against each other.
Phrases
butt naked informal completely naked.
Origin
ME: the noun appar. related to Du.
bot 'stumpy', also to
buttock; the verb partly from
butt2, reinforced by
abut.
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butt4
¦ noun
1. a cask used for wine, ale, or water.
2. US a liquid measure equal to 126 US gallons (equivalent to 477.5 litres).
Origin
ME: from OFr. bot, from late L. buttis.