transitive verb

1. 1. to carry or propel (objects, sounds, odors, etc.) lightly through the air or over water
   2. to transport as if in this manner

2. Etymology: altered < waff

   Obsolete to beckon or signal to, as by a wave of the hand

Etymology: back-form. < obs. wafter, convoy < LME waughter < Du wachter, lit., a watcher < wachten, to watch: for IE base see wake

intransitive verb

1. to float, as on the wind
2. to blow gently: said of breezes

noun

1. the act or fact of floating or being carried lightly along
2. an odor, sound, etc. carried through the air
3. a breath or gust of wind
4. a wave, waving, or wafting movement
5. Naut., Now Rare a signal flag or pennant, or a signal made by a flag or pennant, usually rolled or furled