I. ˈhasp, ˈhaa(ə)sp, ˈhaisp, ˈhȧsp noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English hasp, haspe, from Old English hæsp, hæpse; akin to Middle High German haspe hasp, Old Norse hespa, and perhaps to Latin capsa chest, case — more at case
1.
a. : a fastener especially for a door or lid consisting of a hinged metal strap that fits over a staple and is secured by a pin or padlock
b. : a similar strap having a projecting knob that snaps into a lock and that is much used on luggage
c. : any of several other devices (as a latch) for fastening a door or window
the spring of the window hasp — G.M.Fenn
2. : a clasp for a book or an article of clothing
a ledger bound with metal hasps — William Fifield
cape with a hasp at the throat
3. now dialect England
a. : a skein or hank of yarn, thread, or silk
b. : a fourth part of a spindle of such material
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II. transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Middle English haspen, from Old English hæpsian, from hæpse, n.
1. : to fasten with or as if with a hasp
hasp the door
2. obsolete : to confine in a small space — often used with up
hasped up with thee in this small vehicle — Spectator