BUTTONHOLE Meaning and
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Buttonhole (noun) refers to a small slit or gap in a fabric or garment, typically placed near the collar, through which a button can be passed in order to fasten the item. It is a small perforation or opening in the material, often reinforced by stitching, allowing a button to be inserted and secured to hold the garment together. Buttonholes are commonly found on shirts, blouses, jackets, and other types of clothing items.
Additionally, buttonhole (verb) means to engage someone in conversation, particularly in a persistent or unwelcome manner. In this context, it pertains to the act of approaching or accosting someone in order to monopolize their attention or influence their opinions, often perceived as intrusive or bothersome. It describes the action of subjecting someone to continuous questioning or persuasion, with the intention of getting their consent, opinion, or cooperation.
The word "buttonhole" originated from the combination of the words "button" and "hole," which individually carry their own meanings. Buttons have been used on clothing for centuries as a functional and decorative fastening device, while a hole refers to an opening or perforation in a material. Combining these two words gave rise to the specific term "buttonhole," which now refers to both the opening and the act of engaging in conversation.
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1. A short straight cut made through the wall of a cavity or canal. 2. The contraction of an orifice down to a narrow slit, as in the so-called mitral b.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
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Etymology of BUTTONHOLE
The word "buttonhole" has an interesting etymology. It comes from the combination of two separate words, "button" and "hole".
"Button" originally referred to a small nodule or knob used to fasten clothing. This term originated from the Old French word "bouton", which had the same meaning. "Bouton" itself came from the Latin word "bottō", meaning "bud" or "knob".
"Hole", on the other hand, is a word that has a straightforward origin. It derives from the Old English word "hol", which means "opening" or "cavity".
The combination of "button" and "hole" occurred in the 17th century, and it referred to a slit or aperture in fabric that accommodates a button, allowing it to pass through and fasten clothing.
Idioms with the word BUTTONHOLE
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buttonhole (someone)
The idiom "buttonhole (someone)" means to engage someone in a persistent or insistent conversation or to detain someone against their will. It typically refers to grabbing someone's attention or their time, often with an urgent request or topic of conversation.
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Conjugate verb Buttonhole
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