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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Choffer, n. Also: chofer, chopher. [Later form of chauffer Chafer. See also Chowfer.] A chafing dish or pan.1596 Fraser P. 229.
Ane irne bak of ane chimney, … ane choffer 1598 Black Bk. Taymouth 331.
Off pistellis and mortaris … Off choferis 1621 Edinb. Test. LI. 142 b.
Ane irne bak and ane choffer 1624 Ib. LII. 294 b.
vij irone choferes 1645 Aberd. Sheriff Ct. III. 43.
A choffer of bress 1651 Buccleuch Mun. II. 289.
Ane silver choffer 1653 Edinb. Test. LXVII. 144.
A chopher, … ane yron peper mylne 1665 Lauder Journal 119.
The marchands wifes [in France] … every one have their lame choffer ful of rid charcoal
