Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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BUTTO, n. “A small wooden ‘cog' or vessel with a lid — used for keeping butter in” (Ork. 1929 Marw.).
[O.N. bytta, a small pail or tub; Norw. but, bøtte, pitcher, keg, M.L.Ger. butte, a vessel (Falk and Torp).]
