But v.

arch. [f. BUT sb.¹; cf. to thou.] intr. To say or use ‘but’; also quasi-trans. in phrase ‘but me no buts.’

1553.  [see BUTTING vbl. sb.⁴].

a. 1625.  Fletcher, Hum. Lieut., I. v. Phys. Yes, you may live; but—. Leo. Finely butted, doctor.

1708.  Mrs. Centlivre, Busie Body, II. i. 28. Cha. Sir, I obey: But—. Sir Fran. But me no Buts.

1816.  Scott, Antiq. [see BUT sb.¹ above].