chape, n. [F., a churchman's cope, a cover, a chape, fr. L. cappa. See Cap.].
The piece by which an object is attached to something, as the frog of a scabbard or the metal loop at the back of a buckle by which it is fastened to a strap. [1913 Webster]
The transverse guard of a sword or dagger. [1913 Webster]
The metal plate or tip which protects the end of a scabbard, belt, etc. Knight. [1913 Webster]