1350–1400; Middle English cuteler < Anglo-French, cognate with Middle French coutelier < Late Latin cultellārius, equivalent to Latin cultell ( us ) knife ( see cultellus) + -ārius -ary; see -er 2
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The biggest cheers of the night came for the hometown fighters with Bournemouth middleweight Lee Cutler also picking up a win.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
His threats to the EU are reminiscent of a similar move against South Korea months ago, added Cutler, who is now senior vice president at the Asia Society Policy Institute.
From Barron's • May 1, 2026
Cutler sees the issue of “rules of origin” as the coming flashpoint.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026
Cavallari oversees a lifestyle brand in Nashville and shares three children with her ex-husband, the former NFL quarterback Jay Cutler.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
Mr. Cutler had built a large sugaring shed two summers ago, and the only time any of the men were around the big house was when the livestock needed tending to.
From "Lyddie" by Katherine Paterson
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