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butteris

CIDE DICTIONARY

butterisn. [The same word as buttress, noun, in a different application, F. bouter to push.].
     A steel cutting instrument, with a long bent shank set in a handle which rests against the shoulder of the operator. It is operated by a thrust movement, and used in paring the hoofs of horses.  [1913 Webster]

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