Chafing

= -- Chafing occurs when two opposing skin surfaces rub together and are irritated by sweat, as in the armpits, under the breasts and beneath overlapping parts of the belly of fat people, and between the thighs and buttocks.

The Home Medical Library, Volume II (of VI) Kenelm Winslow

Chaphaestus, God of Chafing, wreaked havoc on my loins.

Josh Burstein: An Ill-Considered And Heroic Climb Up Mount Olympus Josh Burstein 2011

Chafing dishes were not unknown to him, and he wondered if she concocted suppers on this one for some of those University young men he had heard whispers about.

Chapter XVIII 2010

Chafing his hands to restore feeling to his fingers, Albric searched for the prayerbook that hid his writing tools.

THE RIVER KINGS’ ROAD Liane Merciel 2010

Chafing is caused by the continual rubbing between two skin surfaces or between skin and clothing that eventually irritates and inflames the area.

Q&A: How to rub out chafing 2010

Chafing against captivity, Blood escapes and becomes a pirate on the high seas.

John Farr: A Tale of Two Sisters: Hollywood's Longest Running Feud 2010

Chafing is caused by the continual rubbing between two skin surfaces or between skin and clothing that eventually irritates and inflames the area.

Q&A: How to rub out chafing 2010

Chafing on that, must be like getting caught in a venetian blind.

Selling the Sizzle: Brandings Both Real and Adhesive BikeSnobNYC 2010

Although intended for athletes, Body Glide Anti-Chafing For Her ($6.71, down from $14.99) is all-natural, durable, and portable.

Michelle Madhok: Keep Inner Thigh Sweat ("Chub Rub") Under Control 2010

For extra prevention (and to soothe shaving bumps), apply this nongreasy Monistat Chafing Relief Powder-Gel ($7.99).

Michelle Madhok: Keep Inner Thigh Sweat ("Chub Rub") Under Control 2010