(waft, wäft) v.t.
1. To carry or bear gently or lightly over air or water; float.
2. To convey as if on air or water.
—v.i.
3. To float, as on the wind.
—noun
1. The act of one who or that which wafts.
2. A breath or current of air; also, a passing odor. [Back formation <wafter, in obs. sense, “an escort ship” <Du. wachter a guard <wachten guard]

(waft, wäft) noun
1. A signal flag or pennant, sometimes used to indicate the direction of the wind to a ship's helmsman.
2. A signal made with a flag or pennant.
—v.t. Obs.
1. To signal or beckon to with the hand.
2. To turn; direct, as a glance. [Alter. of dial. E waff, var. of WAVE]

(waft, wäft) noun Scot.
Woof; weft.