Words: waft [MW]

Pronunciation: 'wäft, 'waft
Function: verb
Etymology: (assumed) Middle English waughten to guard, convoy, from Middle Dutch or Middle Low German wachten to watch, guard; akin to Old English wæccan to watch -- more at WAKE
intransitive senses : to move or go lightly on or as if on a buoyant medium
transitive senses : to cause to move or go lightly by or as if by the impulse of wind or waves