chape
[ cheyp ]
/ tʃeɪp /
noun
the lowermost terminal mount of a scabbard.
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Origin of chape
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chapeless, adjectiveWords nearby chape
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British Dictionary definitions for chape
chape
/ (tʃeɪp) /
noun
a metal tip or trimming for a scabbard
the metal tongue of a buckle
Derived forms of chape
chapeless, adjectiveWord Origin for chape
C14: from Old French: hood, metal cover, from Late Latin cappa cap
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