trevet

trevet
Trivet Triv"et, n. [Probably through French fr. L. tripes, -edis, three-footed; tri- (see {Tri-})+ pes, pedis, foot: cf. F. tr['e]pied. See {Foot}, and cf. {Tripod}.] 1. A tree-legged stool, table, or other support; especially, a stand to hold a kettle or similar vessel near the fire; a tripod. [Written also {trevet}.] [1913 Webster]

2. A weaver's knife. See {Trevat}. --Knight. [1913 Webster]

{Trivet table}, a table supported by three legs. --Dryden. [1913 Webster]


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