chappe.
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 & usage
A piece, typically of leather, fitted to the crossguard of European swords of the later medieval period, attested mainly in art, of uncertain purpose.
Alternative form of chape (“metal at the bottom of a scabbard”).
Where this word comes from
From French chappe. Compare chape (from Middle English).
Alternative form of schappe (“silk”).
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