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02319 Cop"y (?), n.; pl. Copies (#). [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. mark [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 f a particular size. Same as Bastard. See under Paper.7. Copyhold; tenure; lease. mark [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 atau 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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