abuttals
|a-but-tals|
C2
/əˈbʌtəlz/
(abuttal)
land boundary
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abuttal' originates from the Old French word 'abouter', where 'a-' meant 'to' and 'bouter' meant 'to push or thrust.'
Historical Evolution
'abouter' transformed into the Middle English word 'abuten', and eventually became the modern English word 'abuttal.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to push or thrust against,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'boundaries or borders of land.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the boundaries or borders of a piece of land, especially as described in legal documents.
The surveyor marked the abuttals of the property.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/09 20:21