buff

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   an enthusiast; a yellowish-brown color; to polish

   She is a film buff who has seen every classic noir.

From French buffle ('buffalo'), via the buff-colored leather made from buffalo hide. The 'enthusiast' sense derives from the buff-colored uniforms of volunteer New York firefighters, whom keen spectators followed.

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