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charpie
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charpie, n. [F., properly fem. p. p. of OF. charpir, carpir, to pluck, fr. L. carpere. Cf. Carpet.].
Straight threads obtained by unraveling old linen cloth; -- used for surgical dressings. [1913 Webster]
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