Etymology

cofferer

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Today it means: One who keeps treasures in a coffer; a treasurer. Full definition →

Middle English cofrer ← Old French coffrier
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  1. Old French · derived fromcoffrier
  2. Middle English · inherited fromcofrer
  3. English todaycofferer

From Middle English cofrer, from Old French coffrier; equivalent to coffer + -er.

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