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chape \ˈchāp, -ap\ noun (-s) Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, cape, cover, chape of a scabbard, from Late Latin cappa head covering, cloak — more at cap 1. a. obsolete : scabbard, sheath b. : the metal mounting or trimming of a scabbard or sheath at its upper end that bears the ring or hook for attaching it to the belt c. : the metal trimming that covers the point of a scabbard or sheath 2. : the tip of a fox's brush 3. : the metal piece at the back of a buckle that fastens it to a strap 4. : the outer case of a foundry mold |