Definitions for goffering

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goffering gof·fer·ing

Spelling: [gof-er-ing]

IPA: /ˈgɒf ər ɪŋ/

Goffering is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 17 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 20 points.

You can make 221 anagrams from letters in goffering (effgginor).

Definitions for goffering

noun

1. a decorative or ornamental frill, ruffle, etc.
2. an ornamental plaiting used for frills and borders, as on women's caps.

verb (used with object)

1. to flute (a frill, ruffle, etc.), as with a heated iron.

Origin of goffering

First recorded in 1840-50; goffer + -ing¹

Examples for goffering

When he got home, he found Lucy sitting on a stool before the hearth, goffering the frills of a muslin cap.

Also, various smoothing-irons and goffering (crimping)-irons, heated on the hearth were applied to garments.