goffering

[ gof-er-ing ]

noun

1. a decorative or ornamental frill, ruffle, etc.

Word History and Origins

Origin of goffering¹

First recorded in 1840–50; goffer + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

The veins of the leaves are next impressed by means of a die, and the petals are given their natural rounded forms by goffering irons of various shapes.

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"Very well," Jean acquiesced, "you are getting to be none so ill with the goffering iron and the pliers—" "Better with the fancy than the plain!" laughed Patsy.

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The women fled back to their tables, and started ironing, goffering, crimping for dear life, with irons hot and cold.

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Cardailhac breathlessly giving his last orders, and the honest face of Jansoulet, whose sparkling eyes, set over his fat, sunburnt cheeks, looked like two gold nails in a goffering of Spanish leather.

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