What does goffer mean?
Definitions for goffer
ˈgɒf ərgof·fer
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Princeton's WordNet
goffer, gophernoun
a zealously energetic person (especially a salesman)
goffer, gauffer, goffering iron, gauffering ironnoun
an iron used to press pleats and ridges
goffer, gaufferverb
an ornamental frill made by pressing pleats
gauffer, gofferverb
make wavy with a heated goffering iron
"goffer the trim of the dress"
Wiktionary
gofferverb
To make wavy; to crimp.
Etymology: From French gaufrer (‘stamp with patterned tool’), from gaufre (‘honeycomb’).
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goffer
Goffer is a verb that refers to the action of producing decorative patterns or frills on fabrics, especially linen or cotton, using heated tools such as irons or rollers. Alternatively, in some regional dialects, 'goffer' can also mean to enjoy or appreciate something.
Webster Dictionary
Gofferverb
to plait, flute, or crimp. See Gauffer
Etymology: [See Gauffer.]
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Goffer
gof′ėr, v.t. to plait or crimp.—n. Goff′ering, plaits or ruffles, or the process of making them; indented tooling on the edge of a book. [O. Fr. gauffrer—goffre, a wafer.]
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of goffer in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of goffer in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
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