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bote

American  
[boht] / boʊt /

noun

Law.
  1. compensation, such as for injury to person or honor.


Etymology

Origin of bote

Learned use of Middle English bote boot 2

Example Sentences

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Right-hander Giovanny Gallegos, catcher Dalton Rushing, infielders David Bote and Michael Chavis and outfielder Eddie Rosario were reassigned to minor league camp.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2025

“Just to come out and throw a live BP with like 50 people literally right behind you, that takes guts,” Bote said of Sasaki.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2025

Chicago tied it after Morel beat shortstop Miguel Rojas’ throw to the plate on a grounder by David Bote, with Quiroz advancing to third.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 21, 2022

Bote dove and deflected the hard grounder to third base, but couldn’t retrieve it to throw out Groshan while JJ Bleday scored from third.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 20, 2022

Luckely my son William came by in a Bote, so I hollowed to him, and, getting in, he pulled me across the foaming River.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 93. September 17, 1887 by Various

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