trivet
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noun \ˈtri-vət\Definition of TRIVET
1
: a three-legged stand : tripod
2
: a usually metal stand with short feet for use under a hot dish
See Origin of TRIVET
Middle English trevet, from Old English trefet, probably modification of Late Latin triped-, tripes, from Latin, three-footed, from tri- + ped-, pes foot — more at foot
First Known Use: before 12th century
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