Butterworth
- George . 1885–1916, British composer, noted for his interest in folk song and his settings of Housman's poems
- Nick . born 1946, English writer and illustrator of children's books, many of which feature Percy, the animal-loving park keeper
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Examples from the Web for butterworth
Historical Examples
Butterworth & Co., letter respecting a pretended reviewer, 97.
Butterworth knows it better than Goole, and Brigney knows it better than Butterworth.
The Girl on the BoatPelham Grenville Wodehouse
I do think Mrs. Butterworth is rather tiresome, if you mean that.
A Room With A ViewE. M. Forster
Mrs. Butterworth had wanted to see him, and he did not want to be seen.
A Room With A ViewE. M. Forster
Do you not think you have made some mistake, Miss Butterworth?
That Affair Next DoorAnna Katharine Green