Where does “coffer” come from?
Coffer comes from Middle English coffre, from Old French cofre, from Latin cophinus, from Ancient Greek κόφινος, a word for a basket or container.
coffer (English): A strong chest or box used for keeping money or...
Definitions
- A strong chest or box used for keeping money or...
Ancestry of “coffer”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | cofre | A coffer; A supply or store of money; A coffin; a... |
| 2 | Old French | cofre | chest |
| 3 | Latin | cophinus | A hamper, basket |
| 4 | Ancient Greek | κόφινος | basket |
Words derived from “coffer”