boot
1[ boot ]
/ but /
noun
verb (used with object)
verb (used without object)
Computers. to start a computer or program, or be started in this way (often followed by up): My laptop won't boot and shows a blank screen.
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Idioms for boot
Origin of boot
1First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English bote, boote, from Anglo-French, Old French bote; of uncertain origin
Words nearby boot
boosterish, boosterism, booster seat, boost phase, boost-start, boot, bootblack, boot boy, boot camp, boot-cut, booted
Definition for boot (2 of 3)
boot2
[ boot ]
/ but /
noun
Archaic. something given into the bargain.
Obsolete.
- advantage.
- remedy; relief; help.
verb (used with or without object)
Archaic. to be of profit, advantage, or avail (to): It boots thee not to complain.
Definition for boot (3 of 3)
boot3
[ boot ]
/ but /
noun Archaic.
booty; spoil; plunder.
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British Dictionary definitions for boot (1 of 2)
boot1
/ (buːt) /
noun
verb
See also boots
Word Origin for boot
C14 bote, from Old French, of uncertain origin
British Dictionary definitions for boot (2 of 2)
boot2
/ (buːt) /
verb (usually impersonal)
archaic to be of advantage or use to (a person)what boots it to complain?
noun
obsolete an advantage
dialect something given in addition, esp to equalize an exchangea ten pound boot to settle the bargain
to boot as well; in additionit's cold and musty, and damp to boot
Word Origin for boot
Old English bōt compensation; related to Old Norse bōt remedy, Gothic bōta, Old High German buoza improvement
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