coffer
To put money or valuables in a cofferTo put money or valuables in a coffer.
» The government coffers are replete with funds.
Meaning
3 senses(transitive)To put money or valuables in a coffer.
(transitive)To decorate something, especially a ceiling, with coffers.
(transitive)To panel, frame, or border with a raised protective trim.
Examples
11 sentencesThe government coffers are replete with funds.
The abbots filled their coffers with the proceeds from selling beer.
deDie Äbte füllten ihre Kassen mit dem Verkauf von Bier. — al_ex_an_der
The abbots were filling their coffers with the proceeds from selling beer.
deDie Äbte füllten ihre Kassen mit dem Verkauf von Bier. — al_ex_an_der
As soon as a coin in the coffer rings, the soul from purgatory springs.
deSobald das Geld im Kasten klingt, die Seele in den Himmel springt. — Esperantostern
Have you seen my coffer?
Origin
From Middle English cofre, coffre, from Old French cofre, coffre, from Latin cophinus (“baFrom 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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Forms
coffers, coffering, coffered, cofferedLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle