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coffer

cof.fer \'ko.-f*r, 'ka:f-*r\ n [ME coffre, fr. OF, fr. L cophinus basket, 
   fr. Gk kophinos] 1: CHEST, BOX; esp : a strongbox for valuables  2: 
   TREASURY, EXCHEQUER - usu. used in pl.  3a: the chamber of a canal lock  
   3b: CAISSON  3c: COFFERDAM  4: a recessed panel in a vault, ceiling, or 
   soffit