Buffware

/ˈbʌfˌwɛr/ noun

Definition

Objects or goods made from buffalo leather or hide; merchandise crafted from buffalo material.

Etymology

From 'buff' (buffalo hide, shortened from 'buffle' or 'buffalo') plus '-ware' (a suffix indicating goods or merchandise, as in 'hardware' or 'tableware').

Kelly Says

Buffalo leather was prized across cultures—tough, water-resistant, and beautiful when treated properly, it became the material of choice for armor, jackets, and fine goods across centuries and continents.

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