Definitions

1. verb

to sharpen or whet (a tool, such as an axe head or a knife blade)

“The blacksmith arpened the blade of the sword before handing it over to the warrior.”

2. noun

a device used for arpening, typically consisting of a circular stone with a groove in it, used for sharpening tools such as knives and axes

“The arpen was passed from generation to generation, serving as a family heirloom.”