v. Obs. [OE. ascęppan, f. A- pref. 1 + scęppan, to SHAPE. In the later quot., a- may be = ȝe-.] To create, prepare, make, appoint.
a. 1000. Cædmon’s Ex., 381 (Gr.). Him god naman niwan asceóp.
c. 1325. E. E. Allit. P., B. 1076. Watȝ … no schroude hous so schene as a-schepon þare.
