chapette

== English == === Alternative forms === chappette === Etymology === From chap +‎ -ette. === Noun === chapette (plural chapettes) (UK, informal) A female chap; a woman. A cover to protect horse riding boots. ==== Usage notes ==== When referring to a woman, generally only used in the phrase chaps and chapettes. For use in horse riding equipment, chapettes are a garment that goes over the riding boots, e.g. if you Google “chapettes” for sale, you will see these for sale by saddlery suppliers.