'Chapping' definitions:

Definition of 'Chapping'

From: GCIDE
  • Chap \Chap\ (ch[a^]p or ch[o^]p), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Chapped (ch[a^]pt or ch[o^]pt); p. pr. & vb. n. Chapping.] [See Chop to cut.]
  • 1. To cause to open in slits or chinks; to split; to cause the skin of to crack or become rough. [1913 Webster]
  • Then would unbalanced heat licentious reign, Crack the dry hill, and chap the russet plain. --Blackmore. [1913 Webster]
  • Nor winter's blast chap her fair face. --Lyly. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To strike; to beat. [Scot.] [1913 Webster]

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