buttle

American  

[buht-l] / ˈbʌt l /

verb (used without object)

Slang.

buttled, buttling

1. to work or serve as a butler.

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Etymology

Origin of buttle

First recorded in 1865–70; back formation from butler

Example Sentences

James Cairney, a lawyer for James, Andrew and Peter Buttle - three brothers who own the company - said the family welcomed the decision, Radio New Zealand reported.

From BBC

The Buttle family has owned Whakaari/White Island since the 1930s, when their grandfather bought it and placed it in a family trust.

From BBC

This summer, Currie — who has tawny hair and, often, a light tan — is planning to travel to various destinations in Europe to buttle at vacation houses.

From Seattle Times

At Friday’s sentencing hearing, Thomas was particularly scathing toward the shareholders of WML, the holding company for the island’s owners: Andrew, James and Peter Buttle, who he said had “appeared to have profited handsomely” from tours to the island, despite the company claiming no assets or a bank account to hold funds.

From Seattle Times

The final remaining defendant in the trial was Whakaari Management Ltd., the holding company for the island’s owners: Andrew, James and Peter Buttle.

From Seattle Times