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Pronunciation: /bʌt/
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Definition of butt

noun

  • 1a cask, typically used for wine, beer, or water:a butt of malmsey
  • 2US a liquid measure equal to 126 US gallons (equivalent to 477.5 litres).

Origin:

late Middle English: from Old French bot, from late Latin buttis

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