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cope (2)

cope [ kōp ]


noun  (plural copes)
Definition:
 
1. priest's cloak: a long sleeveless ceremonial cape worn by priests in some Christian churches

2. architecture 
Same as  coping




transitive verb  (past and past participle coped, present participle cop·ing, 3rd person present singular copes)
Definition:
 
provide wall with coping: to lay a protective top course of brick or stone coping on a wall

[13th century. Via medieval Latin capa "cloak, hood" < late Latin cappa]

coped adjective
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