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buffer

A good-humoured, slow-witted fellow, usually an elderly man

Pronunciation: /ˈbʌfə/

Meaning

A good-humoured, slow-witted fellow, usually an elderly man.

Example

Lastly, the looking-glass reflects Boots and Brewer, and two other stuffed Buffers interposed between the rest of the company and possible accidents.

Lastly, the looking-glass reflects Boots and Brewer, and two other stuffed Buffers interposed between the rest of the company and possible accidents.

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