chaffwax en · NOUN
Meanings
- (UK, historical) A chancery officer who prepared and fitted wax for sealing writs and other documents. The job remained until the 19th century
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| chafewax | alternative | lexicographic | |
| chaff-wax | alternative | lexicographic | |
| chaffwaxes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |