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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1663-1666
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But(e-, Bootcatcher, n. [Bute n.2 Also in 18th c. Eng. use.] A servant who removes and cleans boots. — 1663–6 Household Bks. Archbp. Sharp 9 b.
To the hous and for washing cloathes and to the boat [sic] catcher 1663–6 Ib. 15.
Butcatcher 1664 Misc. Maitl. C. II. 507.
To the maids, butcatcher, and hostler
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