Noun
buffon (plural buffons)
Synonym of buffont
Buffon's work created a great furore, of course. The theologians at the Sorbonne condemned him, and Buffon dutifully retracted. But he wasn't sincere: ‘It is better to be humble than hanged. Stephen Baxter
There exists one book, which, to my taste, furnishes the happiest treatise of natural education. What then is this marvelous book Is it Aristotle Is it Pliny, is it Buffon No-it is Robinson Crusoe. Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Also, experienced goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon is not likely to start the game with Wojciech Szczesny since current number one and former Arsenal star Wojciech Szczesny is fit. Source: Internet
Benoît de Maillet and the Comte de Buffon saw the Earth as much older than the 6,000 years envisioned by biblical scholars. Source: Internet
During the penalty shootout, neither he nor his Italian counterpart Gianluigi Buffon made a save, and France striker David Trezeguet 's missed shot ultimately proved decisive. Source: Internet
Should coach Maurizio Sarri make that decision he will give Buffon his first league start since December at a crucial weekend in the title race, with stubborn Lazio refusing to let go of Juve’s coattails. Source: Internet