n. [ OE., from F. buffle. See Buffalo. ] The buffalo. [ Obs. ] Sir T. Herbert. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. i. To puzzle; to be at a loss. [ Obs. ] Swift. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Buffle + head. ]
What makes you stare so, bufflehead? Plautus (trans. 1694). [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Having a large head, like a buffalo; dull; stupid; blundering. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
So fell this buffle-headed giant. Gayton. [ 1913 Webster ]