- Copies
- Copy Cop"y (k[o^]p"[y^]), n.; pl. {Copies} (-[i^]z). [F.
copie, fr. L. copia abundance, number, LL. also, a
transcript; co- + the root of opes riches. See {Opulent}, and
cf. {Copious}.]
1. An abundance or plenty of anything. [Obs.]
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She was blessed with no more copy of wit, but to serve his humor thus. --B. Jonson. [1913 Webster]
2. An imitation, transcript, or reproduction of an original work; as, a copy of a letter, an engraving, a painting, or a statue. [1913 Webster]
I have not the vanity to think my copy equal to the original. --Denham. [1913 Webster]
3. An individual book, or a single set of books containing the works of an author; as, a copy of the Bible; a copy of the works of Addison. [1913 Webster]
4. That which is to be imitated, transcribed, or reproduced; a pattern, model, or example; as, his virtues are an excellent copy for imitation. [1913 Webster]
Let him first learn to write, after a copy, all the letters. --Holder. [1913 Webster]
5. (print.) Manuscript or printed matter to be set up in type; as, the printers are calling for more copy. [1913 Webster]
6. A writing paper of a particular size. Same as {Bastard}. See under {Paper}. [1913 Webster]
7. Copyhold; tenure; lease. [Obs.] --Shak. [1913 Webster]
{Copy book}, a book in which copies are written or printed for learners to imitate.
{Examined copies} (Law), those which have been compared with the originals.
{Exemplified copies}, those which are attested under seal of a court.
{Certified copies} or {Office copies}, those which are made or attested by officers having charge of the originals, and authorized to give copies officially. --Abbot.
Syn: Imitation; transcript; duplicate; counterfeit. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
