'Charpie' definitions:

Definition of 'Charpie'

From: GCIDE
  • Charpie \Char"pie\, n. [F., properly fem. p. p. of OF. charpir, carpir, to pluck, fr. L. carpere. Cf. Carpet.] (Med.) Straight threads obtained by unraveling old linen cloth; -- used for surgical dressings. [1913 Webster]