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Webster 1913 Edition
Hasp
Hasp
(hȧsp)
, Noun.
[OE.
hasp
, hesp
, AS. hæpse
; akin to G. haspe
, häspe
, Sw. & Dan. haspe
, Icel. hespa
.] 1.
A clasp, especially a metal strap permanently fast at one end to a staple or pin, while the other passes over a staple, and is fastened by a padlock or a pin; also, a metallic hook for fastening a door.
2.
A spindle to wind yarn, thread, or silk on.
3.
An instrument for cutting the surface of grass land; a scarifier.
Hasp
,Verb.
T.
[
imp. & p. p.
Hasped
(hȧspt)
; p. pr. & vb. n.
Hasping
.] [AS.
hæpsian
.] To shut or fasten with a hasp.
Webster 1828 Edition
Hasp
H`ASP
, n.1.
A clasp that passes over a staple to be fastened by a padlock.2.
A spindle to wind thread or silk on.H`ASP
,Verb.
T.