1 definition found From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]: Charpie \Char"pie\, 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]
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