Found 1 items, similar to trevet.
English → English (gcide) Definition: trevet 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.] [1913 Webster] 2. A weaver's knife. See Trevat. --Knight. [1913 Webster] Trivet table, a table supported by three legs. --Dryden. [1913 Webster]