CHAPS


Meaning of CHAPS in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' shaps, ' chaps

Function: noun plural

Etymology: modification of Mexican Spanish chaparreras

Date: 1844

: leather leggings joined by a belt or lacing, often having flared outer flaps, and worn over the trousers (as by western ranch hands)

chaps

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