buttle

verb

buttle

verb

Etymology Back-formation from butler. Compare bottle (verb).

1

Humorous, Nonstandard To serve as or perform the duties of a butler.

...even the stoic and impeccable maid of Miss Ethelwyn Arthur-Jones, who ‘buttled’ as well as the most time-honoured butler.1909, J. T. Grein, Sunday Times:
Houses where Negroes buttled or cooked were marked for a visit.1989, Benjamin Quarles, The Negro in the Civil War:

1 more example

At times like this, he buttled when Spriggan the butler was not on duty, or if an extra hand was needed, he footed as well.2000, Terry Pratchett, Carpe Jugulum:

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