BUFFER

Definitions

1. 1. An elastic apparatus or fender, for deadening the jar caused by the collision of bodies; as, a buffer at the end of a railroad car.
2. 2. A pad or cushion forming the end of a fender, which recieves the blow; -- sometimes called buffing apparatus.
3. 3. One who polishes with a buff.
4. 4. A wheel for buffing; a buff.
5. 5. A good-humored, slow-witted fellow; -- usually said of an elderly man. [Colloq.] Dickens.