BUTTLE Meaning and
Definition
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There is no specific dictionary definition for the word "buttle" as it is considered archaic and obsolete in modern English. However, "buttle" can be traced back to Middle English, derived from the Old French word "buter," which means to thrust or push. Although its usage is extremely rare nowadays, it historically referred to engaging in a struggle or engaging in combat, typically with weapons.
The term "buttle" has also been linked to the noun "butler," which refers to a household servant responsible for managing the household supplies, particularly alcoholic beverages. This connection can be seen through the verb "to buttle," which was used to describe the actions performed by a butler. In this context, "to buttle" meant to dispense or distribute drinks among the guests.
Considering its disuse, "buttle" is primarily encountered in historical or literary texts, and its meaning is limited to historical warfare or old-fashioned household management. It is important to note that elevated knowledge of archaic language usage is required to understand and employ the term accurately in written or spoken communication.
Conjugate verb Buttle
CONDITIONAL
I
would buttle
you
would buttle
he/she/it
would buttle
we
would buttle
they
would buttle
CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS
I
would be buttling
you
would be buttling
he/she/it
would be buttling
we
would be buttling
they
would be buttling
CONDITIONAL PERFECT
I
would have buttle
you
would have buttle
he/she/it
would have buttle
we
would have buttle
they
would have buttle
CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
would have been buttling
you
would have been buttling
he/she/it
would have been buttling
we
would have been buttling
they
would have been buttling
FUTURE
I
will buttle
you
will buttle
he/she/it
will buttle
we
will buttle
they
will buttle
FUTURE CONTINUOUS
I
will be buttling
you
will be buttling
he/she/it
will be buttling
we
will be buttling
they
will be buttling
FUTURE PERFECT
I
will have buttled
you
will have buttled
he/she/it
will have buttled
we
will have buttled
they
will have buttled
FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
will have been buttling
you
will have been buttling
he/she/it
will have been buttling
we
will have been buttling
they
will have been buttling
IMPERATIVE
you
buttle
we
let´s buttle
to buttle
PAST
I
buttled
you
buttled
he/she/it
buttled
we
buttled
they
buttled
PAST CONTINUOUS
I
was buttling
you
were buttling
he/she/it
was buttling
we
were buttling
they
were buttling
PAST PARTICIPLE
buttled
PAST PERFECT
I
had buttled
you
had buttled
he/she/it
had buttled
we
had buttled
they
had buttled
PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
had been buttling
you
had been buttling
he/she/it
had been buttling
we
had been buttling
they
had been buttling
PRESENT
I
buttle
you
buttle
he/she/it
buttles
we
buttle
they
buttle
PRESENT CONTINUOUS
I
am buttling
you
are buttling
he/she/it
is buttling
we
are buttling
they
are buttling
PRESENT PARTICIPLE
buttling
PRESENT PERFECT
I
have buttled
you
have buttled
he/she/it
has buttled
we
have buttled
they
have buttled
PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
have been buttling
you
have been buttling
he/she/it
has been buttling
we
have been buttling
they
have been buttling