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chapes

  • plural
    of chape.
    chape
    noun
    the lowermost terminal mount of a scabbard.

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For a pair of horses, keep the two short chapes outmost, and the loops on the middle downward.

From Domestic Animals History and description of the horse, mule, cattle, sheep, swine, poultry and farm dogs; with directions for their management, breeding, crossing, rearing, feeding, and preparation for a profitable market; also their diseases and remedies. Together with full directions for the management of the dairy. by Richard L. Allen

Chapter VII, 71 Leaf-shaped swords; Division of types; Absence of moulds for casting; Bronze chapes; Winged chapes; Shields; Circular bronze shields; Shield of wood; Leather Shield.

From The Bronze Age in Ireland by George Coffey

There are several examples of bronze chapes in the Royal Irish Academy’s collection, and they display a considerable variety of design.

From The Bronze Age in Ireland by George Coffey

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