wafter
wafter · wafters
One who, or that which, waftsOne who, or that which, wafts.
/ˈwɒftə(ɹ)/
Meaning
4 sensesOne who, or that which, wafts.
A semi-bouyant hookbait designed to waft just above the lakebed.
(obsolete)Armed convoy or escort ship
(obsolete)An agent of the Crown with responsibility for protecting specific maritime activities, such as shipping or fishing.
Origin
Alteration of Middle English waughter, from Middle Dutch or Middle Low German wachter (“aAlteration of Middle English waughter, from Middle Dutch or Middle Low German wachter (“a guard”), from wachten (“to guard”).
From waft + -er.
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