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Etymology of the English word chaps

the English word chaps
derived from the Obsolete English word chops
derived from the English word chaparejos
derived from the Mexican Spanish word chaparejos

Date

The earliest known usage of chaps in English dates from the 19th century.

Derivations in English

chapfallen, chopfallen

Usage

Word found in Obsolete English, Modern English



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