ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Wafter

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈwɒftə(ɹ)/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Wafter is a noun meaning One who, or that which, wafts.

Meaning

One who, or that which, wafts.

More Meanings

  1. (fishing) A semi-bouyant hookbait designed to waft just above the lakebed.
  2. (obsolete) Armed convoy or escort ship
  3. (obsolete) An agent of the Crown with responsibility for protecting specific maritime activities, such as shipping or fishing.

Example Sentences

Thou wafter of the soul to bliss or bane.

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include vauntguard, vauntgarde, armado, vaunt-courier, flote, adviso.

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