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But end

But \But\, n. [See 1st But.]

  1. A limit; a boundary.

  2. The end; esp. the larger or thicker end, or the blunt, in distinction from the sharp, end. Now disused in this sense, being replaced by butt[2]. See 1st Butt.

    But end, the larger or thicker end; as, the but end of a log; the but end of a musket. See Butt, n.

Usage examples of "but end".

I thought he was mad, but ended by being convinced, to my great grief and amazement.