Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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BUTTIE, n. Gen. in pl.: weeds in arable land (Ork. 1973 Orcadian (26 July)), specif. tall meadow-grass, Arrhenatherum (Ork. 1975), also in comb. pattie butties (see Patty). [Orig. doubtful. ? Conn. with Butt, n.]
