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goffer

Syllabification: (gof·fer)
Pronunciation: /ˈgäfər/

(also gauffer /ˈgôfər, ˈgäf-/)
Definition of goffer

verb

[with object] (usually as adjective goffered)
  • treat (a lace edge or frill) with heated irons in order to crimp or flute it:a goffered frill
  • (as adjective goffered) (of the gilt edges of a book) embossed with a repeating design.

noun

  • an iron used to crimp or flute lace.

Origin:

late 16th century: from French gaufrer 'stamp with a patterned tool', from gaufre 'honeycomb', from Middle Low German wāfel (see waffle2)

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