First Known Use: 14th century
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chape
noun \ˈchāp, ˈchap\
Definition of CHAPE
: the metal mounting or trimming of a scabbard or sheath
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Origin of CHAPE
Middle English, scabbard, from Anglo-French, cape, from Late Latin cappa
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