"chafage" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From chafe + -age. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|chafe|age}} chafe + -age Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} chafage (uncountable)
  1. Chafing; fretting and wear caused by rubbing. Tags: uncountable
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