Definition of chafe

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Chafe (v. t.) To excite heat in by friction; to rub in order to stimulate and make warm.

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Chafe :: Chafe (v. i.) To have a feeling of vexation; to be vexed; to fret; to be irritated.
Chafed :: Chafed (imp. & p. p.) of Chaf.
Chafe :: Chafe (n.) Heat excited by friction.
Enchafe :: Enchafe (v. t.) To chafe; to enrage; to heat.
Exulcerate :: Exulcerate (v. t. & i.) To corrode; to fret; to chafe; to inflame.
Fret :: Fret (v. i.) To be worn away; to chafe; to fray; as, a wristband frets on the edges..
Chafe :: Chafe (n.) Injury or wear caused by friction.
Cockchafer :: Cockchafer (n.) A beetle of the genus Melolontha (esp. M. vulgaris) and allied genera; -- called also May bug, chafer, or dorbeetle..
Chafewax :: Chafewax (n.) Alt. of Chaffwa.
Fray :: Fray (n.) A fret or chafe, as in cloth; a place injured by rubbing..
Scotchman :: Scotchman (n.) A piece of wood or stiff hide placed over shrouds and other rigging to prevent chafe by the running gear.
Chafer :: Chafer (n.) A kind of beetle; the cockchafer. The name is also applied to other species; as, the rose chafer..
Chafe :: Chafe (v. t.) To excite heat in by friction; to rub in order to stimulate and make warm.
Chide :: Chide (v. i.) To make a clamorous noise; to chafe.
Worry :: Worry (v. i.) To feel or express undue care and anxiety; to manifest disquietude or pain; to be fretful; to chafe; as, the child worries; the horse worries..
Rub :: Rub (v. t.) To move over the surface of (a body) with pressure and friction; to graze; to chafe; as, the boat rubs the ground..
Chafe :: Chafe (n.) Vexation; irritation of mind; rage.
Chafe :: Chafe (v. t.) To fret and wear by rubbing; as, to chafe a cable..
Chafe :: Chafe (v. t.) To excite passion or anger in; to fret; to irritate.
Chafer :: Chafer (n.) A vessel for heating water; -- hence, a dish or pan..
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