Etymology

buffeter

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Today it means: A boxer or fighter. Full definition →

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buffeter · noun1

From buffet (“strike with blows, contend with”) + -er (agent noun suffix).

buffeter · noun2

From buffet (“food counter”) + -er (occupational suffix).

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