Coffer
WordNet
noun
(1) A chest especially for storing valuables
(2) An ornamental sunken panel in a ceiling or dome
WiktionaryText
Etymology
From , from , from .
Noun
- A strongbox: a strong chest or box used for keeping money or valuables safe.
- An ornamental sunken panel in a ceiling or dome.
- A cofferdam.
- A supply or store of money, often belonging to an organization.
Verb
- To put money or valuables in a coffer
- To decorate something, especially a ceiling, with coffers.