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Definition of Chafing
1. Noun. Soreness or irritation of the skin caused by friction.
Definition of Chafing
1. n. The act of rubbing, or wearing by friction; making by rubbing.
Definition of Chafing
1. Verb. (present participle of chafe) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Chafing
1. chafe [v] - See also: chafe
Lexicographical Neighbors of Chafing
Literary usage of Chafing
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Practical Cooking and Serving: A Complete Manual of how to Select, Prepare by Janet McKenzie Hill (1902)
"THE origin of the chafing-dish dates back to the period of unwritten history.
... This is the rightful province of the modern chafing-dish and all other ..."
2. Table Service by Lucy Grace Allen (1915)
"If the party is for many persons, provide two chafing-dishes, ... Always have a
metal tray under the chafing-dish as a protection against fire and stains, ..."
3. The Boston Cooking-school Cook Book by Fannie Merritt Farmer (1911)
"The simple tin chafing-dishes may be bought for as small a sum as ninety cents,
... A chafing-dish has two pans, the under one for holding hot water, ..."
4. "Dame Curtsey's" Book of Novel Entertainments for Every Day in the Year by Ellye Howell Glover (1907)
"The chafing-dish has become so popular that china is made especially for use at
... For safety, always stand the chafing- dish on a tray; close at hand have ..."
5. The Century Cook Book by Mary Ronald (1895)
"The chafing-dish with double pan (the lower one to hold hot water) is the ...
For safety from fire and staining, the chafing-dish should stand on a large ..."
6. Consolidated Library of Modern Cooking and Household Recipes by Christine Terhune Herrick (1904)
"chafing-DISH RECIPES Poached Eggs with Anchovy or Caviare Poached eggs are prepared
in the regular way, and will be found very adaptable to the chafing-dish ..."
7. The Iliad of Homer by Homer, John Graham Cordery (1871)
"Whilst whosoe'er of Powers Immortal loved The Danaan cause, sate chafing at the
sight. Yet hear the prowess of the ..."
8. The Care of the Skin and Hair by William Allen Pusey (1912)
"chafing chafing is an inflammation of the skin produced by friction of ...
chafing occurs chiefly in the furrows of the body, as in the groins and folds of ..."
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