Definition of Butteris
1. n. 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.
Medical Definition of Butteris
1.
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.
Origin: The same word as buttress, noun, in a different application, F. Bouter to push.
Source: Websters Dictionary
(01 Mar 1998)
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