chappe
/ʃæp/
chappe noun: a piece, typically of leather, fitted to the crossguard of European swords of the later medieval period, attested mainly in art, of uncertain purpose. Also the alternative form of chape.
Noun
chappe (plural chappes)
- A piece, typically of leather, fitted to the crossguard of European swords of the later medieval period, attested mainly in art, of uncertain purpose.
- […] 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.1997, R. Ewart Oakeshott, A Knight and His Weapons, page 82
- From the chappe to three fourths the length of the blade runs a pronounced center ridge.2013 August 6, J. Bernhardt, The Watchers: End of Paradise, Author House, →ISBN, page 139
- Synonyms:
- rainguard
Also used as
chappe is also the alternative form of chape.
chappe is also the alternative form of schappe.
Synonyms of chappe
Forms of chappe
| plural | chappes |
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Origin of chappe
From French chappe. Compare chape (from Middle English).
Phrases with chappe
Questions about chappe
- What does chappe mean?
- Chappe means a piece, typically of leather, fitted to the crossguard of European swords of the later medieval period, attested mainly in art, of uncertain purpose.
- What part of speech is chappe?
- Chappe is a noun.
- How do you pronounce chappe?
- Chappe is pronounced /ʃæp/.
- What is the plural of chappe?
- The plural of chappe is chappes.
Words near chappe in the dictionary
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