1690. B. E., Dict. Cant. Crew. Buffer, a Rogue that kills good
sound Horses only for their Skins.
1737. Bacchus and Venus. Buffer, a rogue that killed good sound
horses for the sake of their skins, by running a long wire into
them.
1785. Grose, Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue. Buffer, one that
steals and kills horses and dogs for their skins.