'Trevet' definitions:
Definition of 'Trevet'
From: GCIDE
- Trevet \Trev"et\, n. [See Trivet.] A stool or other thing supported by three legs; a trivet. [1913 Webster] [1913 Webster] Trew
Definition of 'trevet'
From: GCIDE
- 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]