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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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