‖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. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. 1. A familiar nickname or substitute for Charles. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]
2. A night watchman; -- an old name. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]
3. A short, pointed beard, like that worn by Charles I. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]
4. As a proper name, a fox; -- so called in fables and familiar literature. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]