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noun

Chape n.

The piece by which an object is attached to something, as the frog of a scabbard or the metal loop at the back of a buckle by which it is fastened to a strap.

The transverse guard of a sword or dagger.

The metal plate or tip which protects the end of a scabbard, belt, etc.

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Etymology of 'Chape'

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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"Chape" Quotes from Famous Books

... chape de pluie, on account of the use to which it was applied, and it consisted of a large cape with sleeves, and was completely waterproof. It was borne behind a master by his servant, who, on account of this service was called a porte-chape. It is needless to say that the common people carried it themselves, either slung over their backs, ...

— Manners, Custom and Dress During the Middle Ages and During the Renaissance Period • Paul Lacroix

... dinner, yer honour, for every mother's son of 'em, counting the gur-r-rls, in the bargain! Such a power of bir-r-ds, would knock down 'praties, in a wonderful degree, and make even butthermilk chape and plenthiful. Will it be always such abundance with us, down at the Huts, yer honour? or is this sight only a delusion to fill us with hopes that's ...

— Wyandotte • James Fenimore Cooper