butteris

noun

but·​ter·​is

ˈbətərə̇s,

-ət(ə)rə̇s

plural -es

: a steel instrument for paring the hoofs of horses

Word History

Etymology

alteration of Middle English buttyr, from Middle French boutoir, from bouter to thrust, strike (thrust)

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