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Etymology edit

From Middle English to bote (something added to, addition), from Old English tō bōte (to boot, besides, moreover). See boot (profit, gain, remedy).

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to boot (not comparable)

  1. (idiomatic, informal) in addition, besides, also.
    My boyfriend is funny, and a pretty good cook to boot.

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