CHAP (5)

Chap (chăp), n. [[Perh. abbreviated fr. chapman, but used in a more general sense; or cf. Dan. kiæft jaw, person, E. chap jaw.]] 1. 1. A buyer; a chapman.
If you want to sell, here is your chap. Steele. 2. 2. A man or boy; a youth; a fellow.