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1 definition found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: 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.] She was blessed with no more copy of wit, but to serve his humor thus --B. Jonson 2. An imitation, transcript, or reproduction of an original work as a copy of a letter, an engraving, a painting, or a statue. I have not the vanity to think my copy equal to the original. --Denham. 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. 4. That which is to be imitated, transcribed, or reproduced; a pattern, model, or example; as his virtues are an excellent copy for imitation. Let him first learn to write, after a copy, all the letters. --Holder. 5. (print.) Manuscript or printed matter to be set up in type as the printers are calling for more copy. 6. A writing paper of a particular size. Same as {Bastard}. See under {Paper}. 7. Copyhold; tenure; lease. [Obs.] --Shak. {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 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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