chape
[cheyp]
/tʃeɪp/
noun
1.
the lowermost terminal mount of a scabbard.
Origin
1350-1400;
Middle English
<
Middle French:
(metal) covering <
Late Latin
cappa;
see
cap
1
,
cape
1
Related forms
chapeless,
adjective
British Dictionary definitions for
chape
chape
/
tʃeɪp
/
noun
1.
a metal tip or trimming for a scabbard
2.
the metal tongue of a buckle
Derived Forms
chapeless,
adjective
Word Origin
C14: from Old French: hood, metal cover, from Late Latin
cappa
cap