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buttonMain Entry: 1but·ton Pronunciation: \ˈbə-tən\ Function: noun Usage: often attributive Etymology: Middle English boton, from Anglo-French butun rose hip, stud, from buter to thrust — more at butt Date: 14th century 1 a : a small knob or disk secured to an article (as of clothing) and used as a fastener by passing it through a buttonhole or loop b : a usually circular metal or plastic badge bearing a stamped design or printed slogan <campaign button> — but·ton·less \-ləs\ adjective — on the button : exactly <arrived at noon on the button>; also : exactly on target : on the nose <the estimate was right on the button>
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