| trivet | 1. A tree-legged stool, table, or other support; especially, a stand to hold a kettle or similar vessel near the fire; a tripod. Alternative forms: trevet. 2. A weaver's knife. See Trevat. Trivet table, a table supported by three legs. Origin: Probably through French fr. L. Tripes, -edis, three-footed; tri- (see Tri-)+ pes, pedis, foot: cf. F. Trepied. See Foot, and cf. Tripod. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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