chape

The definition of a chape is a metal piece on the tip of a sheath for a sword or dagger.

(noun)

An example of a chape is a piece of silver decorating the end of a sheath.

See chape in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

a metal plate or mounting on a scabbard or sheath, esp. a protection for the point

Origin: ME < OFr, a cape < LL cappa: see cape

See chape in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A metal tip or mounting on a scabbard or sheath.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Old French, hood, head covering

Origin: , from Late Latin cappa, hooded cloak

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