c. 1500, transitive, "to move gently" (through the air), probably from Middle Dutch or Middle Low German, ultimately from wachten "to guard" (perhaps via notion of a ship that guar [..]

to carry or convey lightly and smoothly, usually through air.

be driven or carried along, as by the air; "Sounds wafted into the room" pennant: a long flag; often tapering blow gently; "A breeze wafted through the door& [..]

to sail or float, a breath of wind

 to wave, beckon; to turn away.

(v) be driven or carried along, as by the air(v) blow gently(n) a long flag; often tapering

To convoy or escort, a vessel (16th century), 2 Weft.

A signal flag on a vessel.

A signal flag on a vessel.

(ergative) To (cause to) float easily or gently through the air. (A breeze came in through the open window and wafted her sensuous perfume into my eager nostrils.) *seals England’s stunning comeb [..]