coffering

cof·fer

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Definitions of coffering word

noun coffering a box or chest, especially one for valuables. 1
noun coffering coffers, a treasury; funds: The coffers of the organization were rapidly filled by the contributions. 1
noun coffering any of various boxlike enclosures, as a cofferdam. 1
noun coffering Also called caisson, lacunar. Architecture. one of a number of sunken panels, usually square or octagonal, in a vault, ceiling, or soffit. 1
verb with object coffering to deposit or lay up in or as in a coffer or chest. 1
verb with object coffering to ornament with coffers or sunken panels. 1

before 1250

One of the 11% oldest English words

1250-1300; Middle English cofre < Old French ≪ Latin cophinus basket; see coffin

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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