CHAFE

I. verb (~d; chafing) see: lee Date: 14th century transitive verb irritate , vex , to warm by rubbing especially with the hands, 3. to rub so as to wear away ; abrade , to make sore by or as if by rubbing, intransitive verb to feel irritation, discontent, or impatience ; fret , to rub and thereby cause wear or irritation, II. noun Date: 1551 a state of vexation ; rage , injury or wear caused by friction