Scap"ple (?), v. t. [Cf. OF. eskaper, eschapler, to cut, hew, LL. scapellare. Cf. Scabble.] (a)

To work roughly, or shape without finishing, as stone before leaving the quarry.

(b)

To dress in any way short of fine tooling or rubbing, as stone.

Gwilt.

 

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