(definition) by Webster 1913 Tue Dec 21 1999 at 22:26:41

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.

 

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