Boot, v. t. [imp. & p. p.Booted; p. pr. & vb. n.Booting.] 1. To profit; to advantage; to avail; — generally followed by it; as, what boots it?
What booteth it to others that we wish them well, and do nothing for them?
Hooker.
What subdued
To change like this a mind so far imbued
With scorn of man, it little boots to know.
Byron.
What boots to us your victories?
Southey.
2. To enrich; to benefit; to give in addition.
And I will boot thee with what gift beside
Thy modesty can beg.
Shak.