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chaps

[ chaps, shaps ]

noun

, (used with a plural verb)
  1. a pair of joined leather leggings, often widely flared, worn over trousers, especially by cowboys, as protection against burs, rope burns, etc., while on horseback.

chaps

/ tʃæps; ʃæps /

plural noun

  1. leather overalls without a seat, worn by cowboys Also calledchaparejoschaparajos

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Word History and Origins

Origin of chaps1

1810–20, Americanism; short for chaparajos

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Word History and Origins

Origin of chaps1

C19: shortened from chaparejos

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