1. Vider. Écoper un bateau.
2. Recevoir. Écoper d'un peine.
ETYM Old Fren. bailler to give, to deliver, from Latin bajulare to bear a burden, keep in custody, from bajulus he who bears burdens.
1. To deliver something in trust to somebody for a special purpose and for a limited period.
2. To remove water from a boat using a scoop or a bucket.
Barrier or pole separating horses in an open stable.