| Copy (copy) |
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| n. | (kp") |
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| Cop"y |
| ;
pl. Copies (-***ibreve]z). [F.
copie, fr. L. copia abundance, number, LL. also, a
transcript; co- + the root of opes riches. See
Opulent, and cf. Copious.] |
An abundance or plenty of anything.
An imitation, transcript, or
reproduction of an original work; as, a copy of a letter,
an engraving, a painting, or a statue.
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.
That which is to be imitated,
transcribed, or reproduced; a pattern, model, or example; as, his
virtues are an excellent copy for imitation.
Manuscript or printed
matter to be set up in type; as, the printers are calling for
more copy.
A writing paper of a particular size.
Same as Bastard. See under Paper.
Copyhold; tenure; lease.
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| Copy (copy) |
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| v. t. | (?) |
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| Cop"y |
| [imp. *** p.
p. Copied (?)] p. pr. *** vb. n.
Copying.] [Cf. F. copir, fr. LL. copiare.
See Copy, n.] |
To
make a copy or copies of] to write; print, engrave, or paint
after an original; to duplicate; to reproduce; to transcribe; as,
to copy a manuscript, inscription, design, painting, etc.;
-- often with out, sometimes with off.
To imitate; to attempt to resemble, as
in manners or course of life.
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To make a copy or copies; to imitate.
To yield a duplicate or transcript;
as, the letter did not copy well.
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