Copy
Definition of Copy
Cop´y Pronunciation: kǒp´ŷ | n. | 1. | An abundance or plenty of anything. | | 2. | An imitation, transcript, or reproduction of an original work; as, a copy of a letter, an engraving, a painting, or a statue. | | 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. | | 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. | | v. t. | 1. | To make a copy or copies of; to write; print, engrave, or paint after an original; to duplicate; to reproduce; to transcribe; as, to copy a manuscript, inscription, design, painting, etc.; - often with out, sometimes with off. | | 2. | To imitate; to attempt to resemble, as in manners or course of life. | | v. i. | 1. | To make a copy or copies; to imitate. | | 2. | To yield a duplicate or transcript; as, the letter did not copy well. |
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