English
Etymology
From Old (and modern) French coffre, from Latin cophinus, from Greek κ��ινο� �basket�.
Pronunciation
IPA|/�k�f�/
Homophones: cougher
Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-�f�(r)|-�f�(r)
Noun
en-noun
- a strongbox: a strong chest or box used for keeping money or valuables safe.
- architecture an ornamental sunken panel in a ceiling or dome.
- a cofferdam
- a supply or store of money, often belonging to an organization
Transitive verb
rfc-trverb|Transitive verb
en-verb
- to put money or valuables in a coffer
- to decorate something, especially a ceiling, with coffers
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