bute

[ byoot ]

/ byut /

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noun Slang.

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Origin of bute

First recorded in 1965–70; by shortening

Words nearby bute

butcher shop, butcher's saw, butchery, butch haircut, butchy, bute, Butenandt, butene, butenedioic acid, buteo, Buteshire

Other definitions for bute (2 of 2)

Bute

[ byoot ]

/ byut /

noun

Also Bute·shire

[byoot-sheer, -sher]. /ˈbyut ʃɪər, -ʃər/. a historic county in SW Scotland, composed of three islands in the Firth of Clyde.

an island in the Firth of Clyde, in SW Scotland: part of the county Bute. 50 sq. mi. (130 sq. km).

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How to use bute in a sentence

Bute searched Joseph’s home and then pressured him to sign papers authorizing the search after the fact.
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Before the king and Bute opened their campaign they insured support in parliament.
The Political History of England - Vol. X.|William Hunt
With Bute as an ally Pitt dominated over his fellow-ministers, who bore his yoke with rebellious feelings.
The Political History of England - Vol. X.|William Hunt
By the beginning of March, before the elections were over, the king and Bute were sure of the support they desired.
The Political History of England - Vol. X.|William Hunt

Viri's secret negotiations on Bute's behalf gave them a chance not to be neglected.
The Political History of England - Vol. X.|William Hunt
Soon afterwards Bute was appointed groom of the stole to the king and entered the cabinet.
The Political History of England - Vol. X.|William Hunt

British Dictionary definitions for bute (1 of 2)

Bute¹

/ (bjuːt) /

noun

an island off the coast of SW Scotland, in Argyll and Bute council area: situated in the Firth of Clyde, separated from the Cowal peninsula by the Kyles of Bute . Chief town: Rothesay. Pop: 7228 (2001). Area: 121 sq km (47 sq miles)

British Dictionary definitions for bute (2 of 2)

Bute²

/ (bjuːt) /

noun

John Stuart, 3rd Earl of Bute. 1713–92, British Tory statesman; prime minister (1762–63)

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