butcher's
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of butcher's
C19: rhyming slang
Example Sentences
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Jones Butchers has stood on Broad Street in Whittlesey, near Peterborough, since 1957 and before it, two other butchers dating back to the early 1900s have been there.
From BBC • Sep. 12, 2025
Sarah Hartman, 66, runs The Butchers Arms in Knodishall, offering bed and breakfast, a 10-minute drive from Sizewell.
From BBC • Mar. 30, 2025
Butchers, who had been lively all afternoon, came close to adding a bonus-point try with a strong running line, but she was hacked down agonisingly short.
From BBC • Oct. 11, 2024
The lease of Mason's Butchers in Pokesdown has ended, with the business facing a choice between closing or signing on for 10 more years.
From BBC • Mar. 30, 2024
"The Red Keep has sufficient cooks. Butchers and bakers too. You'd need to pose as a scullion."
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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