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First known use, by meaning
- First attested in the early 17ᵗʰ century. The butting or boundary of land, particularly at the end; buttals.
- First attested in the early 17ᵗʰ century. An abutment.
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Today it means: The butting or boundary of land, particularly at the end; buttals. Full definition →
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.