Definition
In addition, besides, also.
Origins
From Middle English to bote (“something added to, addition”), from Old English tō bōte (“to boot, besides, moreover”). See boot (“profit, gain, remedy”).
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."
Also Said As
- into the bargain
- on top of that