n.
A metal tip or mounting on a scabbard or sheath.
[Middle English, from Old French, hood, head covering, from Late Latin cappa, hooded cloak.]
chape
Dictionary:
chape (chāp, chăp) 
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n.
A metal tip or mounting on a scabbard or sheath.
| Archaeology Dictionary: chape |
[Ar]
Lower terminal of a sword or dagger scabbard which is reinforced to prevent damage to the scabbard by the tip of the blade. See also winged chape.
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- Chapp (family name)
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- winged chape (in archaeology)
- scabbard (in archaeology)
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- Chapdelaine (family name)
- Capel (family name)
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