n. [ OF. cofre, F. coffre, L. cophinus basket, fr. Gr. &unr_;. Cf. Coffin, n. ]
In ivory coffers I have stuffed my crowns. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
He would discharge it without any burden to the queen's coffers, for honor sake. Bacon. [ 1913 Webster ]
Hold, here is half my coffer. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
Coffer dam. (Engin.)
Coffer fish. (Zool.)
v. t.
n. A water-tight inclosure, as of piles packed with clay, from which the water is pumped to expose the bottom (of a river, etc.) and permit the laying of foundations, building of piers, etc. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who keeps treasures in a coffer. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
n. (Masonry) Rubblework faced with stone. Knight. [ 1913 Webster ]