bute

[ byoot ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, Slang.

Bute

[ byoot ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

Also Bute·shire [] a historic county in SW Scotland, composed of three islands in the Firth of Clyde.
an island in the Firth of Clyde, in SW Scotland: part of the county Bute. 50 sq. mi. (130 sq. km).

Bute

/ bjuːt /

ButeJohn Stuart, 3rd Earl of Bute17131792MBritishPOLITICS: statesmanPOLITICS: prime minister John Stuart , 3rd Earl of Bute. 1713–92, British Tory statesman; prime minister (1762–63)

Bute

/ bjuːt /

an island off the coast of SW Scotland, in Argyll and Bute council area: situated in the Firth of Clyde, separated from the Cowal peninsula by the Kyles of Bute . Chief town: Rothesay. Pop: 7228 (2001). Area: 121 sq km (47 sq miles)

Origin of bute¹

First recorded in 1965–70; by shortening

Bute searched Joseph’s home and then pressured him to sign papers authorizing the search after the fact.

Before the king and Bute opened their campaign they insured support in parliament.

With Bute as an ally Pitt dominated over his fellow-ministers, who bore his yoke with rebellious feelings.

By the beginning of March, before the elections were over, the king and Bute were sure of the support they desired.

Viri's secret negotiations on Bute's behalf gave them a chance not to be neglected.

Soon afterwards Bute was appointed groom of the stole to the king and entered the cabinet.

April 24, 2024gallimaufry

[gal-uh-maw-free ]

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