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chafing dish


chaf·ing dish

noun \ˈchā-fiŋ-\

Definition of CHAFING DISH

: a utensil for cooking or keeping food warm at the table

Origin of CHAFING DISH

Middle English chafing, present participle of chaufen, chafen to warm
First Known Use: 15th century

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