Definitions
a chest especially for storing valuables
Word origin
From Middle English cofre, coffre, from Old French cofre, coffre, from Latin cophinus (“basket”), from Ancient Greek κόφινος (kóphinos, “basket”). Doublet of coffin. Cognate with German Koffer (“a suitcase”).
Used in a sentence
“Prolapsed and waterstained ceiling, the sagging coffers.”
“c. 1610–1620 (written), 1661 (first published), Francis Bacon, Letter of Advice to the Duke of Buckingham He would discharge it without any great burden to the queen's coffers.”
“Hold, there is half my coffer.”
Source: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0
Used as a crossword answer2 curated clues
01“Treasure chest”6 letters
02“Storage chest”6 letters
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