Buffs

British  

/ bʌfs /

plural noun

1. the Third Regiment of Foot, esp the Royal East Kent Regiment

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Etymology

Origin of Buffs

C19: from their buff-coloured facings

Example Sentences

For military buffs, this pincer move was perfected by Hannibal.

From The Wall Street Journal

The motel’s loss is felt not only by history buffs but also local residents accustomed to walking by the iconic site on a daily basis, Curran said.

From Los Angeles Times

Nineteenth-century jewelry buffs can learn all they ever wanted about the crafts, themes, makers and clients central to the period.

From The Wall Street Journal

But film buffs rave about how they are presented here.

From Los Angeles Times

According to a new listing for the home, wealthy architecture buffs can now secure “partial economic ownership” of the property by purchasing Populis memberships that allow them to invest money in the home for up to $300,000 each, or more, depending on the tier of membership desired.

From MarketWatch