butcher's

British

/ ˈbʊtʃəz /

noun

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Etymology

Origin of butcher's

C19: rhyming slang

Example Sentences

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Meyer Levinson-Blount, nominated alongside Oron Caspi for "Butcher's Stain," agrees.

From Barron's

"Butcher's Stain" tells the story of an Arab-Israeli working in a Tel Aviv supermarket who is accused of tearing down hostage posters after the October 7, 2023 attack by Hamas on Israel.

From Barron's

However, an award-winning Ayrshire butcher's shop is now ready for the final cut, after its current owner decided to retire.

From BBC

Meyer Levinson-Blount’s “Butcher’s Stain,” centered on a flimsy accusation against a friendly Palestinian butcher in an Israeli market, undercuts its gripping story with lackadaisical filmmaking and an unnecessary subplot, but lead Omar Sameer is commanding.

From Los Angeles Times

We continued our conversation over juice the next day, around the corner from the Pride parade at the Butcher’s Daughter.

From Los Angeles Times

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