Chaffwax
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Chaffwax is a noun meaning (UK, law, historical) A chancery officer who prepared and fitted wax for sealing writs and other documents. The job remained until the 19th century.
Meaning
(UK, law, historical) A chancery officer who prepared and fitted wax for sealing writs and other documents. The job remained until the 19th century.
Word Forms
- chaffwaxes
- chafewax
- chaff-wax
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include chafewax, waxmaker, waxer, candlewax, wickmaker, wax-colour.
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