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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A former Scottish copper coin of less value than a bawbee, worth about one-sixth of an English penny. historical

Proper Noun

1. 1
   A surname from Old English.

Etymology

Topographic surname for someone who lived or worked at a particularly large house, from Old English botl (“dwelling house”).

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