bote

[ boht ]

noun

, Law.

1. compensation, such as for injury to person or honor.

Word History and Origins

Origin of bote¹

Learned use of Middle English bote boot ²

Example Sentences

The stands bounced to Bad Bunny’s “Tití Me Preguntó” and Nio García’s “Te Boté,” a Garfield DJ urging the visiting-side crowd to get louder than Roosevelt’s.

From Los Angeles Times

David Bote walked and scored on Nelson Velázquez’s triple into the gap in right-center.

From Seattle Times

Christopher Morel hit a two-run double, and David Bote and Michael Hermosillo had two hits for the Cubs, who won their third straight game.

From Seattle Times

Chicago tied it after Morel beat shortstop Miguel Rojas’ throw to the plate on a grounder by David Bote, with Quiroz advancing to third.

From Seattle Times

Bote dove and deflected the hard grounder to third base, but couldn’t retrieve it to throw out Groshan while JJ Bleday scored from third.

From Seattle Times