Coffer
/ˈkɔː.fər/noun
A strongbox or chest for storing valuables.
Did you know?The term 'coffer' is linked to the Latin word 'cophinus', meaning a basket, suggesting ancient practices of safeguarding wealth in woven containers.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*gʷʰer-
“to enclose, cover, or protect.”
Latin
Latin
cophinus
“a basket or container for holding valuables.”
Old French
Old French
cofre
“a chest or box for storing items.”
Middle English
Middle English
coffer
“a box for storing money or valuables.”
Modern English
English
coffer
“a strongbox or chest for valuables.”