trevet

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Trevet \Trev"et\, n. [See {Trivet}.]
   A stool or other thing supported by three legs; a trivet.
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from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

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}.]
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   2. A weaver's knife. See {Trevat}. --Knight.
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   {Trivet table}, a table supported by three legs. --Dryden.
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