goffering

 [gof-er-ing]  

gof·fer·ing

   [gof-er-ing]
noun
a decorative or ornamental frill, ruffle, etc.
Also, gauffering.

Origin:
1840–50; goffer + -ing1

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gof·fer

   [gof-er]
noun
1.
an ornamental plaiting used for frills and borders, as on women's caps.
verb (used with object)
2.
to flute (a frill, ruffle, etc.), as with a heated iron.
Also, gauffer.

Origin:
1700–10; < French gaufre waffle < Middle Dutch wāfel waffle
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