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buffer2

Pronunciation: /ˈbʌfə/

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Definition of buffer

noun

British informal
  • an elderly man who is considered to be foolishly old-fashioned, unworldly, or incompetent:a distinguished old buffer

Origin:

mid 18th century: probably from obsolete buff (see buffer1), or from dialect buff 'stutter, splutter' (possibly the same word). In late Middle English buffer had the sense 'stammerer'

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