GOFFER


Meaning of GOFFER in English

I. transitive verb

also gauf·fer ˈgäfə(r), ˈgȯf-, ˈgōf-

( -ed/-ing/-s )

Etymology: French gaufrer, from gaufre honeycomb, waffle, of Germanic origin; akin to Middle Dutch wafel honeycomb, waffle — more at waffle

1. : to crimp, plait, or flute (as linen or lace) especially by means of a heated iron

took pleasure in perfectly goffering the frill on her father's shirts

2. usually gauffer : to indent or emboss (the gilt edges of a book) for decorative effect — compare chase III 1 a

II. noun

also gauffer “

( -s )

1. : a tool or device (as a heated iron or a press) used in goffering

2. : gofferer

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