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schappe

Pronunciation: /ˈʃɑ.pə/

The English word “schappe” has 2 meanings listed here.

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.

Etymology

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

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