[], (Noun)

Definitions:
- An implement for fastening buttons; a buttonhook. Also occasionally: a person who fastens the buttons of a garment. Frequently with modifying word, as "shoe-buttoner", "shirt-buttoner", etc. Now somewhat rare.

- Something which fastens together, binds, or closes something tightly.

- A person who makes or sells buttons.

- A person who sews buttons on garments, especially as an occupation. Later also: a machine for sewing buttons on garments. Now somewhat rare.


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Origin:
early 17th century; earliest use found in Randle Cotgrave (fl. 1587–?1630), lexicographer. Partly (i) from button + -er, perhaps originally after French boutonneur