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Definitions for: Trivet [n] a stand with short feet used under a hot dish on a table
[n] a three-legged metal stand for supporting a cooking vessel in a hearth
Webster (1913) Definition: 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.]
2. A weaver's knife. See Trevat. --Knight.
Trivet table, a table supported by three legs. --Dryden.
See Also: base, pedestal, stand
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