a fastening consisting of a loop and hook, formerly used in armour and clothing
2.
a metal cramp used to connect stones
Word origin
C18: from French, from grafe a hook
agraffe in American English
(əˈgræf) or aˈgrafe (əˈgræf)
noun
1.
a hook and loop, used to fasten armor or clothing
2.
a metal bracket used in building to hold stones together
Word origin
Fr agrafe < agrafer, to hook < OFr agraper, to fasten < grapon, hook < Frank *krappo (see grape); form infl. by OFr grafe, pointed tool < L graphium, stylus < Gr grapheion, a chisel