buttle

[ buht-l ]

verb (used without object)

, Slang.

, but·tled, but·tling.

1. to work or serve as a butler.

Word History and Origins

Origin of buttle¹

First recorded in 1865–70; back formation from butler

Example Sentences

This summer, Currie — who has tawny hair and, often, a light tan — is planning to travel to various destinations in Europe to buttle at vacation houses.

From Seattle Times

At Friday’s sentencing hearing, Thomas was particularly scathing toward the shareholders of WML, the holding company for the island’s owners: Andrew, James and Peter Buttle, who he said had “appeared to have profited handsomely” from tours to the island, despite the company claiming no assets or a bank account to hold funds.

From Seattle Times

The final remaining defendant in the trial was Whakaari Management Ltd., the holding company for the island’s owners: Andrew, James and Peter Buttle.

From Seattle Times

James, Andrew and Peter Buttle, three brothers who own the company, inherited the volcano and licenced other businesses to run tours.

From BBC

The island’s owners, brothers Andrew, James and Peter Buttle; their company Whakaari Management Ltd.; as well as tour operators ID Tours NZ Ltd. and Tauranga Tourism Services Ltd. have pleaded not guilty to all charges.

From Seattle Times