Legal Definitions - wafter

A wafter is a historical English naval officer who was appointed by King Edward IV to protect fishermen, particularly those on the coasts of Norfolk and Suffolk.

• John was a wafter who patrolled the coast of Norfolk to ensure the safety of local fishermen.
• The wafters were responsible for protecting the fishermen from pirates and other dangers at sea.

These examples illustrate how wafters were appointed to protect fishermen and ensure their safety while they were out at sea. They were responsible for patrolling the coasts and keeping an eye out for any potential dangers that could harm the fishermen.