the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
v. To plait, flute, or crimp. See gauffer.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
To plait, flute, or crimp (lace, etc.).
To raise in relief, especially for ornamental purposes, as thin metal, starched linen, or the like.
n. An ornamental plaiting used for the frills and borders of women's caps, etc.
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n. an ornamental frill made by pressing pleats
n. an iron used to press pleats and ridges
v. make wavy with a heated goffering iron
n. a zealously energetic person (especially a salesman)
Word Usage
"December 1st, 2009 1:11 pm ET everyone should mind thier own buissness, what he doe's in his own time, is no ones buissiness. he didn't commit a crime, so he had a little spat with his wife, owh care's? even if he is the best goffer, it's not not our place to judge him. i am on his side all the way. mary roberts atwater calif. jim"