"Butler English" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Originally associated with native butlers in British colonial households. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Butler English}} Butler English
  1. A dialect of Indian English that first developed as an occupational dialect in the years of the Madras Presidency. Wikipedia link: Butler English Synonyms: Bearer English, Kitchen English
    Sense id: en-Butler_English-en-name-zPYO9vUy Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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