noun
- plural of gauffer; pleated or fluted decorative elements, especially in fabric or pastry
Usage: archaic
verb
- third person singular present of gauffer; creates pleats or fluted patterns in fabric or other materials
Usage: archaic
Examples
- The seamstress carefully gauffers the delicate lace trim.
- Historical costumes often feature elaborate gauffers around the collar.
- She gauffers the pastry edges to create an decorative border.
- The antique dress displayed intricate gauffers throughout the bodice.
- Traditional millinery techniques include how one gauffers ribbon trim.