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gof·fer
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 |