Butler English
| Butler English | |
|---|---|
| Bearer English Kitchen English | |
| Region | Madras, India |
| Era | Madras Presidency through 20th century |
| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | None (mis) |
| Glottolog | butl1235 |
Butler English, also known as Bearer English, or Kitchen English is a dialect of English that first developed as an occupational dialect during the British colonial period in India. It receives its name from the British head of household, butlers, as it was commonly used in conversation between English masters and their Indian household staff. It represents one of several varieties of English that emerged during this time, collectively referred to as Indian English.