Green’s Dictionary of Slang

lay me in the gutter n.

butter.

1923		J. Manchon Le Slang.
1960		J. Franklyn Dict. of Rhy. Sl.
1972		Dodson & Saczek Dict. of Cockney Rhy. Sl.
2000		R. Walton Cockney Jack or Fun With Rhyme Sl. 🌐 butter Johnnie Rutter / lay me in the gutter.