Category:Trivet

Triv"et, n. Etym: [probably through french fr. L. tripes, -edis, Three-footed; tri- (see tri-)+ pes, pedis, foot: cf. F. trépied. See Foot, and cf. Tripod.]

1. A tree-legged stool, table, or other support; especially, a stand To hold a kettle or similar vessel near the fire; a tripod. [written Also trevet.]

2. A weaver's knife. See trevat. Knight. Trivet table, a table Supported by three legs. Dryden.