Definition for GAF'FER

GAF'FER, n. [Qu. Chal. and Heb. גבר gebar, a man, vir; or Sax. gefere, a companion, a peer; or Sw. gubbe, an old man.]

A word of respect, which seems to have degenerated into a term of familiarity or contempt. [Little used.] – Gay.

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