Obs. rare1. [cf. BOOT sb.2, also MLG. bûten (Du. buiten) to make booty, to seize.]

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  intr. ? To share as booty.

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1554.  Lydg., Bochas, IV. xxiii. 120 b. His desire and his entencion Was to be boting [ed. 1494 has boty] with them of such pillage As goddes had in their possession.

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