Meaning
A form of prize which, when a ship was captured at sea, could be distributed at once.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English buty, botye, bottyne, from Old French butin, botin, from Middle Low German bǖte (“distribution, exchange, loot”), of obscure origin, but related to Middle High German biute, German Beute (“booty”). Possibly ultimately from Proto-Celtic *boudi (“profit, gains; victory”). Sense perhaps influenced by boot (as in to boot).
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles: