I.
plural of chap
present third singular of chap
II. ˈshaps sometimes ˈch- noun plural
Etymology: modification of Mexican Spanish chaparreras — more at chaparajos
: leather leggings resembling trousers without a seat and often with fringed and decorated extensions in the width of the outer part of the leg that are worn over regular pants as a leg protection especially by western ranch hands for riding through brush
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