Butches

/ˈbʊtʃɪz/ verb, noun

As a verb: third-person singular of butch (to slaughter); As a noun: plural of butch (a masculine-presenting person, especially in LGBTQ+ contexts).

As a verb: from 'butcher' shortened or back-formed. As a noun: from 'butch' (a shortened form related to 'butcher' but used more broadly starting in mid-20th century to describe masculine presentation).

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