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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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