Main Entry:

¹boo·ty

Pronunciation:

\ˈbü-tē\

Function:

noun

Inflected Form(s):

plural booties

Etymology:

modification of Middle French butin, from Middle Low German būte exchange

Date:

15th century

1: plunder taken (as in war) ; especially : plunder taken on land as distinguished from prizes taken at sea2: a rich gain or prize

synonyms see spoil