Copy (k&obreve_;p&ybreve_;), n.; pl. Copies (-&ibreve_;z). [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. [Obs.]
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She was blessed with no more copy of wit, but to serve his humor thus. B. Jonson.
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2. 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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I have not the vanity to think my copy equal to the original. Denham.
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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.
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4. 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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Let him first learn to write, after a copy, all the letters. Holder.
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5. (print.) Manuscript or printed matter to be set up in type; as, the printers are calling for more copy.
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6. A writing paper of a particular size. Same as Bastard. See under Paper.
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7. Copyhold; tenure; lease. [Obs.] Shak.
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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 copies or 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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Copy, v. i. 1. To make a copy or copies; to imitate.
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2. To yield a duplicate or transcript; as, the letter did not copy well.
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Some . . . never fail, when they copy, to follow the bad as well as the good things. Dryden.
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