charpa

Spanish

Etymology

Borrowed from French écharpe, ultimately from Proto-Germanic *skarō (“troop, portion, share”). This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term.

Noun

charpa f (plural charpas)

  1. belt or sheath for a sword
    Synonyms: tiracuello, tahalí
  2. (medicine) sling
    Synonym: cabestrillo

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