Masculine

butin

Meaning

  1. (masculine) loot, booty (the proceeds of theft, robbery etc., swag, contraband)
  2. (masculine) what is obtained or amassed by laborious collection
  3. (masculine) what is collected by insects such as bees or ants; a load of pollen, nectar, etc.
  4. (Louisiana, masculine) furniture
  5. (Louisiana, masculine) belongings, household possessions

Frequency

C1
Pronounced as (IPA)
/by.tɛ̃/
Etymology

In summary

Inherited from Old French butin.

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