v. & n.
--v.tr.
1. make wavy, flute, or crimp (a lace edge, a trimming, etc.) with heated irons.
2 (as goffered adj.) (of the edges of a book) embossed.
--n.
1. an iron used for goffering.
2 ornamental plaiting used for frills etc.
Etymology: F gaufrer stamp with a patterned tool f. gaufre honeycomb, rel. to WAFER, WAFFLE(2)