Chappe
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ʃæp/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Chappe is a noun meaning A piece, typically of leather, fitted to the crossguard of European swords of the later medieval period, attested mainly in art, of uncertain purpose.
Meaning
A piece, typically of leather, fitted to the crossguard of European swords of the later medieval period, attested mainly in art, of uncertain purpose.
More Meanings
- Alternative form of chape (“metal at the bottom of a scabbard”).
- Alternative form of schappe (“silk”).
Example Sentences
chappes and spun silks
For quotations using this term, see Citations:chappe.
From the chappe to three fourths the length of the blade runs a pronounced center ridge.
[…] part of the cross-guard. Often these chappes - a word, incidentally, that means “capes” - were decorated in needlework with the arms or device of the owner.
Word Forms
- chappes
Synonyms for chappe
Depending on context, synonyms include rainguard.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include chape, chapelet, chaplet, chaparajos, shaps, boterol.
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