buff
1. buff \'b*f\ n [MF buffle wild ox, fr. Olt bufalo] [earlier buff (an enthusiast about going to fires); fr. the buff overcoat] 1: a garment (as a uniform) made of buff leather 2: the bare skin 3a: a moderate orange yellow 3b: a light to moderate yellow 4: a device (as a stick or block) having a soft absorbent surface (as a clo th) by which polishing material is applieds worn by volunteer firemen in New York City ab1820 5: FAN, ENTHUSIAST 2. buff aj : of the color buff 3. buff vt 1: to polish with or as if with a buff 2: to give a buff or velvety surface to (leather)
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