The Collaborative International Dictionary
Chaffwax
Chafewax \Chafe"wax`\, or Chaffwax \Chaff"wax`\, n. (Eng. Law) Formerly a chancery officer who fitted wax for sealing writs and other documents.
Wiktionary
chaffwax
alt. (context UK legal historical English) A chancery officer who fitted wax for sealing writs and other documents. n. (context UK legal historical English) A chancery officer who fitted wax for sealing writs and other documents.