Dictionary entry

Butter (2)

Webster's Dictionary 1913

But″ter, v. t. [imp. & p. p.Buttered (�); p. pr. & vb. n.Buttering.] 1. To cover or spread with butter.

I know what's what. I know on which side

My bread is buttered.

Ford.

2. To increase, as stakes, at every throw or every game. Johnson.