coffering, n.
(ˈkɒfərɪŋ)
[f. coffer n. + -ing.]
1. An arrangement or structure of coffers. In quots. referring to the ‘coffers’ or troughs used to support the chain in measuring the Ordnance Survey base-line on Hounslow Heath.
| 1785 Roy Surveying in Phil. Trans. LXXV. 451 Stands..that supported the ninety-eight feet of coffering. 1790 Ibid. LXXX. Plate 1, Plan of the Coffering for each Chain. |
2. Arch. Cf. coffer n. 5; coffered 2.
| 1845 Athenæum 4 Jan. 18 Its coffering, and also the panelled soffits of the architraves. 1884 H. Stannus Dome St. Paul's (Times 20 Nov. 4/5), Coffering..was intended by Wren, as shown by his drawings. |
3. Mining. See coffer v.1 3.