chappe

名词 n.
中文释义

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. A piece, typically of leather, fitted to the crossguard of European swords of the later medieval period, attested mainly in art, of uncertain purpose.
    — […] part of the cross-guard. Often these chappes - a word, incidentally, that means “capes” - were decorated in needlework with the arms or device of the owner.
  2. Alternative form of schappe (“silk”). alt-of,alternative,countable,uncountable
    — chappes and spun silks
  3. Alternative form of chape (“metal at the bottom of a scabbard”). alt-of,alternative
    — In everyday situations, swords were worn with or carried in a scabbard. […] Until about 1310, no metal fitting was put at the top, only a chappe at the point end to prevent it from wearing away, but after this date there was always[…]

词形变化

chappes plural chappes plural

词源

From French chappe. Compare chape (from Middle English).
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