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Meaning of buttle | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B1

Definitions

To serve as or perform the duties of a butler.

humorous, nonstandard

Examples

“...even the stoic and impeccable maid of Miss Ethelwyn Arthur-Jones, who ‘buttled’ as well as the most time-honoured butler.”
“Houses where Negroes buttled or cooked were marked for a visit.”
“At times like this, he buttled when Spriggan the butler was not on duty, or if an extra hand was needed, he footed as well.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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