Gauffer

gaw i'fer, v. To plait, crimp, or flute; to goffer, as lace. [F. grmfrer, to figure cloth, velvet, etc., gaufre, E. waffle, q. v.] Gauge, Gage, gaj, [gauged (gajd), gauging.] To measure or ascertain the contents of, as of a pipe, hogshead, etc.: to measure the capacity or ability of; estimate. n. An instrument to determine distances, dimensions, or capacity; a standard of any kind; estimate. (Physics.) Apparatus for determining at any moment the state, or volume, or pre ure of a fluctuating object, as water, steam, etc. (Naut.) Petition with reference to a ve el and to the wind; sun, cube, full moon, fdot cow, oil GAZETTE the depth to which a ve el sinks in the water. The distance between the rails of a railroad. [When the gauge is 4 8£ in. is called standard gauge when le , narrow gauge.] (Plastering.) The quantity of plaster of Paris used with common plaster to hasten its setting; the composition used in finishing plastered ceilings, etc. [OF. ganger, jauger, to gauge, jauge, a gauge, measure, LL. gangia, the standard measure of a wine-disk: gallon.] — Gau'ger, n. One who gauges; an officer whose busine is to ascertain the contents of casks.