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Definition cope

Etymology 1

From Middle English coupen, from Old French couper (�to strike, to cut�).

Verb

cope (third-person singular simple present copes, present participle coping, simple past and past participle coped)

1. (intransitive) To deal effectively with something, especially if difficult.
2. To cut and form a mitred joint in wood or metal.
3. (falconry) To clip the beak or talons of a bird.

Etymology 2

From Middle English cope, from Latin capa (�cape�). Doublet of cape.

Noun

cope (plural copes)

1. A long, loose cloak worn by a priest, deacon, or bishop when presiding over a ceremony other than the Mass.
2. Any covering such as a canopy or a mantle.
3. (literary) The vault or canopy of the skies, heavens etc.
4. (construction) A covering piece on top of a wall exposed to the weather, usually made of metal, masonry, or stone, and sloped to carry off water.
5. (foundry) The top part of a sand casting mold.
6. An ancient tribute due to the lord of the soil, out of the lead mines in Derbyshire, England.

Verb

cope (third-person singular simple present copes, present participle coping, simple past and past participle coped)

1. (transitive) To cover (a joint or structure) with coping.
2. (intransitive) To form a cope or arch; to bend or arch; to bow.

Etymology 3

Cognates include Dutch kopen, German kaufen.

Verb

cope (third-person singular simple present copes, present participle coping, simple past and past participle coped)

1. (obsolete) To bargain for; to buy.
2. (obsolete) To exchange or barter.
3. (obsolete) To make return for; to requite; to repay.
4. (obsolete) To match oneself against; to meet; to encounter.
5. (obsolete) To encounter; to meet; to have to do with.

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