Buffoon

Resembling, or pertaining to, a buffoon. contend against; as, to buffet the frowns of fortune. Buffoon'ery, n. The arts and practices of a buffoon. "And buffeting the billows to her rescue."-Shaks. -v. i. To play in a boxing-match. "If I might buffet for my love, I could lay on like a butcher." Shaks . -To strive to make one's way by buffeting. Buffet ( boo - fa '), n. [Fr.] A sideboard; hence, a place where light refreshments or drinks are served. Buffet-car, n. A railroad car which is supplied with a buffet. Buffeter, n. A boxer; one who buffets. Buffeting, n. A striking with the hand. - A series of blows; attack; a ault. Buffet-stool, n. A little portable seat, without arms or a back. Cayuga, Seneca, and Cazenove creeks, empties into Lake Buffing-appara'tus, n. ( Mech .) See BUFFER. Erie at Buffalo. Buffalo Creek, in Pennsylvania , in the W. part of the State, flows into the Alleghany River, 25 m. N.E. of Pittsburg. - Another, in Perry co., empties into the Juniata River, 12 m. from its mouth. - A third, in Union co., falls, near Lewis burg, into the N. branch of the Susquehanna. Buffalo Creek, in S. Carolina , empties into Broad River, York district. Buffalo Cro Roads, in Pennsylvania , a post- office of Union co. Buffalo Ford, in N. Carolina , a post-office of Ran- dolph co. Buffalo Forge, in Virginia , a P.O. of Rock bridge co. Buffalo Fork, in Arkansas , a township of Marion co. Buffalo Fork, in Iowa , a post-office of Ko uth co. Buffalo Grove, in Illinois , a village of Ogle co., 15 m. W. by S. of Oregon City. Buffalo Grove, in Iowa , a P. O. of Buchanan co. Buffalo Heart, in Illinois , a village of Sangamon co., 15 m. N.E. of Springfield. Buffalo Knob, in Mi ouri , a village of Pike co. Buffalo Lake, in Wisconsin , Marquette co., abt. 12 m. long, connects with Puckawa Lake. Buffalo Lake, in British N. America. The name of three lakes: one in Lat. 66° 20′ N., Lon. 113° W.; another in Lat. 56° N., Lon. 113° 45′ W.; and the third in Lat. 52° 15′ N., Lon. 112° 10' W. Buffalo Mills, in Pennsylvania, a post-office of Bedford co. -In Virginia, a post-office of Rock bridge co. Buffalo Mountain, in Pennsylvania, Union co., in its N. part.