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An abundance or plenty of anything. |
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An imitation, transcript, or reproduction of an original
work; as, a copy of a letter, an engraving, a painting, or a statue. |
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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. |
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That which is to be imitated, transcribed, or reproduced; a
pattern, model, or example; as, his virtues are an excellent copy for
imitation. |
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Manuscript or printed matter to be set up in type; as, the
printers are calling for more copy. |
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A writing paper of a particular size. Same as Bastard. See
under Paper. |
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Copyhold; tenure; lease. |
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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. |
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To imitate; to attempt to resemble, as in manners or course
of life. |
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To make a copy or copies; to imitate. |
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To yield a duplicate or transcript; as, the letter did not
copy well. |