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Webster's 1828 Dictionary

BUTTERIS

n.An instrument of steel set in wood, for paring the hoof of a horse.

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

BUTTERIS

But "ter *is, n. Etym: [The same word as buttress, noun, in a different application, F. bouter to push. ] (Far. )

Defn: 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.

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