chafer noun4 •Any of several scarab beetles, including the cockchafer, leaf chafer, and rose chafer.He who torments the Chafers sprite Weaves a Bower in endless Night — 1803 •A vessel for heating water; hence, a dish or pan.A chafer of water to cool the ends of the irons. — 1643 •A vessel for holding burning coals or hot water used as a warmer.Enter Mephostophilis with the Chafer of fire. / Meph. See Faustus here is fire, set it on. — 1589 •One who chafes. formschafers
