chapette

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English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From chap +‎ -ette.

Noun

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chapette (plural chapettes)

  1. (British, informal) A female chap; a woman.
  2. A cover to protect horse riding boots.

Usage notes

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  • When referring to a woman, generally only used in the phrase chaps and chapettes.
  • For use in horse riding equipment, chapettes are a garment that goes over the riding boots, e.g. if you Google “chapettes” for sale, you will see these for sale by saddlery suppliers.