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English word origin

Etymology of chaps

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗
noun

plural of chap

verb

third-person singular simple present indicative of chap

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗
noun

Protective leather leggings attached at the waist. · The shaggy hair on male aoudads (barbary sheep) that extends from the throat and chest sometimes covering each leg.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Short for American Spanish chaparreras or chaparejos. Related to chaparejos and chaparral.

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