botonen

Middle English

/ˈbutunən/

verb
Definitions
  • To give or attach buttons to clothing.
  • (rare) To button up; to fasten using buttons.
  • (rare) To develop shoots or buds.

Etymology

Borrowed from Old French boutoner affix from Middle English botoun.

Origin

Middle English

botoun

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