chape

chape (c̸hāp)

noun

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

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

Converse of object

have: Alternatively, just have the chape plated as it will remove easily.

Noun used with modifier

dagger: It was here that JF found his dagger chape featured in one of his articles last year.

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