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| chafe [ chayf ] |
verb (past and past participle chafed, present participle chaf·ing, 3rd person present singular chafes) |
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1. transitive and intransitive verb become or make worn: to become sore or worn by rubbing, or make something sore or worn in this way
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2. intransitive verb cause friction: to rub something, causing friction
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3. transitive verb rub something to warm it: to warm something, especially the hands or other parts of the body, by rubbing
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4. transitive and intransitive verb become annoyed, or annoy somebody: to be or make somebody irritated, annoyed, or impatient
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noun |
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1. soreness or wear: soreness or wear caused by rubbing
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2. feeling of irritation: a feeling of irritation, annoyance, or impatience
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| [13th century. Via Old French chaufer< Latin calefacere "make warm" < calere "be warm"] |
