wafter

noun

waft·​er

"+ə(r)

plural -s

1

: one that wafts

specifically : a revolving disk or fan for a blower

2

obsolete : a transport or passenger boat or its master

also : a warship serving as a convoy to such a boat

Word History

Etymology

Middle English waughter convoy, commander of a convoy, from (assumed) Middle English waughten to guard, convoy + Middle English -er

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Rhymes for wafter

• crofter
• ofter
• softer