v. & n.
--v.
1. tr. & intr. make or become sore or damaged by rubbing.
2 tr. rub (esp. the skin to restore warmth or sensation).
3 tr. & intr. make or become annoyed; fret (was chafed by the delay).
--n.
1. a an act of chafing. b a sore resulting from this.
2 a state of annoyance.
Etymology: ME f. OF chaufer ult. f. L calefacere f. calere be hot + facere make