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cof·fer
 coffer
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- pronunciation:
- kaw
f
r
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
a large chest, esp. one used to hold money, jewels, or the like; strongbox.
- synonyms:
- casket, safe, strongbox
- similar words:
- locker, treasury, vault
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definition 2: |
(usu. pl.) monetary resources, esp. those of a treasury.
- synonyms:
- finances, treasury
- similar words:
- chest, funds
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part of speech: |
transitive verb |
inflections: |
coffers, coffering, coffered |
definition: |
to place in a coffer.
- similar words:
- casket, encase, lock up
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