agrafe

Variant of agraffe

agraffe definition

agraffe or agrafe agrafe′ (ə graf′)

noun

  1. a hook and loop, used to fasten armor or clothing
  2. a metal bracket used in building to hold stones together

Etymology: Fr agrafe < agrafer, to hook < OFr agraper, to fasten < grapon, hook < Frank *krappo (see grape); form infl. by OFr grafe, pointed tool < L graphium, stylus < Gr grapheion, a chisel

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