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chape

[cheyp]
–noun
the lowermost terminal mount of a scabbard.

Origin:
1350–1400; ME < MF: (metal) covering < LL cappa; see cap 1 , cape 1


chapeless, adjective
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chape   (chāp, chāp)   
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.]
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