[ tʃeɪf ]
■ verb
1》 make or become sore by rubbing.
↘(of an object) rub abrasively against another.
2》 rub (a part of the body) to restore warmth or sensation.
3》 become impatient because of a restriction or inconvenience.
■ noun
1》 wear or damage caused by rubbing.
2》 archaic a state of annoyance.
Origin
ME: from OFr. chaufer 'make hot', based on L. calefacere , from calere 'be hot' + facere 'make'.