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chafe

1. chafe \'cha-f\ vb [ME chaufen to warm, fr. MF chaufer, fr. (assumed) VL 
   calfare], alter. of L calefacere, fr. cale-re to be warm + facere to make - 
   more at LEE, DO 1: IRRITATE, VEX  2: to warm by rubbing esp. with the hands 
    3a: to rub so as to wear away : ABRADE  3b: to make sore by or as if by 
   rubbing  1: to feel irritation or discontent : FRET  2: RUB, WEAR 
2. chafe n 1: a state of vexation : RAGE  2: injury or wear caused by 
   friction; also : RUBBING, FRIC TION