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Definition

In addition, besides, also.

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Origins

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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In Context

  • "My boyfriend is funny, and a pretty good cook to boot."
  • "Among the people (of Rome) beſide x. modij of corne, & as many pints of oyle, he diſtributed & dealt 300 Seſterces alſo by the poll, vvhich hee had in times paſt promiſed, vvith an overdeale of 100. a peece to boote, for time."
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Also Said As

  • into the bargain
  • on top of that