English Explanatory Dictionary

butcher's

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Synonym of butchershop.
  2. A look (short form of butcher's hook)

Pronunciation

/ˈbʊtʃə(ɹ)z/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-butcher's.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-butcher's.wav

Word forms

butcher's

Etymology

From butcher + -’s, presumably abbreviation of butcher’s shop or similar; compare greengrocer’s etc.

Synonyms

butchershop butcher shop butcher’s shop dekko gander geek look squizz
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