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butcher's

British

/ ˈbʊtʃəz /

noun

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Etymology

Origin of butcher's

C19: rhyming slang

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butcher's

The back room of Flod’s studio is like a butcher’s walk-in fridge, where dozens more masks hang from the ceiling, each more outlandish than the last.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 2026

His father had been a tailor and his mother a butcher’s daughter, but he rose rapidly in his department.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 5, 2026

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

From BBC ● Feb. 28, 2026

If you’re craving something with more character than your usual butcher’s pick, a KellyBronze might be just the holiday shake-up you’re looking for.

From Salon ● Nov. 20, 2025

But the sound had come from a cluster of women near the butcher’s.

From "Gathering Blue" by Lois Lowry

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