gauffer

verb

gauf·​fer

variant spelling of goffer

transitive verb

: to crimp, plait, or flute (linen, lace, etc.) especially with a heated iron

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“Gauffer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gauffer. Accessed 20 Mar. 2023.

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