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hasp I. \ˈhasp, ˈhaa(ə)sp, ˈhaisp, ˈhȧsp\ noun (-s) Etymology: Middle English hasp, haspe, from Old English hæsp, hæpse; akin to Middle High German haspe hasp, Old Norse hespa, and perhaps to Latin capsa chest, case — more at case 1. a. : a fastener especially for a door or lid consisting of a hinged metal strap that fits over a staple and is secured by a pin or padlock b. : a similar strap having a projecting knob that snaps into a lock and that is much used on luggage c. : any of several other devices (as a latch) for fastening a door or window < the spring of the window hasp — G.M.Fenn > 2. : a clasp for a book or an article of clothing < a ledger bound with metal hasps — William Fifield > < cape with a hasp at the throat > 3. now dialect England a. : a skein or hank of yarn, thread, or silk b. : a fourth part of a spindle of such material
 II. transitive verb (-ed/-ing/-s) Etymology: Middle English haspen, from Old English hæpsian, from hæpse, n. 1. : to fasten with or as if with a hasp < hasp the door > 2. obsolete : to confine in a small space — often used with up < hasped up with thee in this small vehicle — Spectator > |