† aˈshape,v.Obs. [OE.ascęppan, f. a- prefix 1 + scęppan, to shape. In the later quot., a- may be =ȝe-.] To create, prepare, make, appoint. a1000Cædmon's Ex. 381 (Gr.) Him god naman niwan asceóp.c1325E.E. Allit. P. B. 1076 Watȝ..no schroude hous so schene as a-schepon þare.