scapple Meaning, Definition & Usage

Scap"ple transitive verb

Etymology

Cf. OF. eskaper, eschapler, to cut, hew, LL. scapellare. Cf. Scabble.

Definitions

1. To work roughly, or shape without finishing, as stone before leaving the quarry.
2. To dress in any way short of fine tooling or rubbing, as stone. Gwilt.