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buffet1 definition

buf·fet (buf′it)

noun

  1. a blow with the hand or fist
  2. any blow or shock the buffets of fate

Etymology: ME < OFr, dim. of buffe, a blow: prob. echoic

transitive verb

  1. to hit with the hand or fist; punch; slap
  2. to beat back as by repeated blows the waves buffeted the boat
  3. to struggle against

intransitive verb

to struggle or force a way by struggling
buffet2 definition

buf·fet (bə fā′, bo̵o-; Brit buf′it)

noun

  1. a piece of furniture with drawers and cupboards for dishes, table linen, silver, etc.; sideboard
    1. a counter or table where refreshments are served
    2. a restaurant with such a counter or table
  3. a meal at which guests serve themselves from a buffet or table

Etymology: Fr < OFr, bench (> ME, stool)

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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