'abuttal' originates from the Old French word 'abouter', where 'a-' meant 'to' and 'bouter' meant 'to push or thrust.'

'abouter' transformed into the Middle English word 'abuten', and eventually became the modern English word 'abuttal'.

Initially, it meant 'to push or thrust against,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'boundary or border of land.'