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.
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   2. An imitation, transcript, or reproduction of an original
      work; as, a copy of a letter, an engraving, a painting, or
      a statue.
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            I have not the vanity to think my copy equal to the
            original.                             --Denham.
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   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.
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   4. That which is to be imitated, transcribed, or reproduced;
      a pattern, model, or example; as, his virtues are an
      excellent copy for imitation.
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            Let him first learn to write, after a copy, all the
            letters.                              --Holder.
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   5. (print.) Manuscript or printed matter to be set up in
      type; as, the printers are calling for more copy.
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   6. A writing paper of a particular size. Same as {Bastard}.
      See under {Paper}.
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   7. Copyhold; tenure; lease. [Obs.] --Shak.
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   {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.
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