chafe

chafe [chafing, -s] v

ME chaufe-n < L. calefacere, to heat, make warm.

  1. Rub; stroke; knead; massage; try to make warm by touching repeatedly.
  2. Irritate; fret against; move actively against; [fig] erode; carve out.
  3. Scratch; push against; try to open; attempt to remove.