CHAPS


Meaning of CHAPS in English

/chaps, shaps/ , n. ( used with a pl. v. )

a pair of joined leather leggings, often widely flared, worn over trousers, esp. by cowboys, as protection against burs, rope burns, etc., while on horseback. Also called chaparajos, chaparejos .

[ 1810-20, Amer.; short for CHAPARAJOS ]

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