Tope

Definition of Tope

Pronunciation: tōpt

n.	1.	A moundlike Buddhist sepulcher, or memorial monument, often erected over a Buddhist relic.
	1.	A grove or clump of trees; as, a toddy tope.
	1.	(Zool.) A small shark or dogfish (Galeorhinus galeus syn. Galeus galeus), native of Europe, but found also on the coasts of California and Tasmania; - called also toper, oil shark, miller's dog, and penny dog.
	2.	(Zool.) The wren.
v. i.	1.	To drink hard or frequently; to drink strong or spiritous liquors to excess. [imp. & p. p. Toped (tōpt); p. pr. & vb. n. Toping.] If you tope in form, and treat. - Dryden.

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