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Co\'94ptate

02319 Co*\'94p"tate (?), v. t. [L. co\'94ptatus, p.p. of co\'94tare to elect to something; co- + optare to choose.] To choose; to elect; to co\'94pt. mark [Obs.]Cockeram.

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