buff coat
clothing
Also known as: buffcoat
Quick Summary
A buff coat, or buffcoat, was a military garment worn in the 17th century for defense. It was typically made of buff leather, which is a strong, supple leather produced from cattle hides. These coats were often short-sleeved and worn by soldiers. A related garment, the buff jerkin, was a jacket made of buff leather formerly worn by soldiers under their corselet. The term "buff" itself can refer to a garment made of buff leather or a moderate orange-yellow color.1234
Summary created from Britannica articles
using AI.
AI can make mistakes, so verify using Britannica articles.
4 Britannica Sources
Ask Britannica AI about this topic
Britannica doesn't have a full article on this topic, so we've curated a list of our relevant coverage.
