English Explanatory Dictionary

schappe

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To use a process of fermentation to remove sericin from silk.
noun
  1. A silk yarn or fabric made out of carded spun silk.

Pronunciation

/ˈʃɑ.pə/ /ʃæp/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-schappe.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-schappe2.wav

Word forms

schappe schappes schapping schapped chappe

Etymology

From German (Swiss dialect), meaning "waste, impurity".

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