noun
coffer
Coffer (noun) means a strong chest or box used for keeping money or valuables safe.
noun
1
A strong chest or box used for keeping money or valuables safe.
2
An ornamental sunken panel in a ceiling or dome.
3
A temporary watertight structure used during underwater construction of bridges, causeways, ships, etc.
4
A supply or store of money, often belonging to an organization.
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Etymology
From Middle English cofre, coffre, from Old French cofre, coffre, from Latin cophinus (“basket”), from Ancient Greek κόφινος (kóphinos, “basket”). Doublet of coffin. Cognate with German Koffer (“a suitcase”).
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What is the meaning of coffer?
"coffer" (noun) means a strong chest or box used for keeping money or valuables safe.
What are the different meanings of coffer?
"coffer" has 3 main meanings: 1. A strong chest or box used for keeping money or valuables safe; 2. An ornamental sunken panel in a ceiling or dome; 3. A temporary watertight structure used during underwater construction of bridges, causeways, ships, etc.