I. conjunction see: by Date: before 12th century
1. except for the fact , that , without the concomitant that , if not ; unless , than ,
2. on the contrary ; on the other hand ; notwithstanding , yet , with the exception of,
II. preposition Date: before 12th century
1. with the exception of ; barring , other than ,
2. Scottish without , lacking, outside ,
III. adverb
Date: 12th century
only , merely , outside , to the contrary ,
4. — used as an intensive
IV. pro noun
Date: 1556
that not ; who not ,
V. noun
Etymology: Scots but, adjective (outer)
Date: 1724
the kitchen or living quarters of a 2-room cottage