Where does “buffer” come from?
Buffer comes from Middle French buffle, though its precise original meaning and sense development remain uncertain.
buffer (English): Someone or something that buffs; A solution used...
Definitions
- Someone or something that buffs; A solution used...
Ancestry of “buffer”, step by step
buffer traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English buff
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | buff | Undyed leather from the skin of buffalo or... |
| 2 | English | buffe | leather |
| 3 | Middle French | buffle | buffalo |
via Middle English buff
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle English | buff | make a dull sound when struck |