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scapple
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scapple, v. t. [Cf. OF. eskapeler, eschapler, to cut, hew, LL. scapellare. Cf. Scabble.].
To work roughly, or shape without finishing, as stone before leaving the quarry. Gwilt. [1913 Webster]
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