Middle English edit

Alternative forms edit

Etymology edit

Borrowed from Old French boteau, diminutive of bote (boot).

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈboːtɛu̯/, /ˈbutɛu̯/

Noun edit

botew (plural boteux)

  1. (Late Middle English) A sort of boot lacking leg coverings.

Descendants edit

  • English: botew (obsolete)

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