First Known Use: 13th century
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1coffer
noun cof·fer \ˈkȯ-fər, ˈkä-\
: a box for holding money or other valuable things
coffers : money that is available for spending
Full Definition of COFFER
3
: a recessed panel in a vault, ceiling, or soffit
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Origin of COFFER
Middle English coffre, from Anglo-French, ultimately from Latin cophinus basket, from Greek kophinos
Related to COFFER
- Synonyms
- safe, safe-deposit box, strongbox
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2coffer
verb
Definition of COFFER
transitive verb
1
: to store or hoard up in a coffer
2
: to form (as a ceiling) with recessed panels
First Known Use of COFFER
14th century
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COFFER Defined for Kids
coffer
noun cof·fer \ˈkȯ-fər\
Definition of COFFER for Kids
: a box used especially for holding money and valuables
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