'Copy book' definitions:

Definition of 'Copy book'

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  • Copy \Cop"y\ (k[o^]p"[y^]), n.; pl. Copies (-[i^]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.] [1913 Webster]
  • She was blessed with no more copy of wit, but to serve his humor thus. --B. Jonson. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. An imitation, transcript, or reproduction of an original work; as, a copy of a letter, an engraving, a painting, or a statue. [1913 Webster]
  • I have not the vanity to think my copy equal to the original. --Denham. [1913 Webster]
  • 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. [1913 Webster]
  • 4. That which is to be imitated, transcribed, or reproduced; a pattern, model, or example; as, his virtues are an excellent copy for imitation. [1913 Webster]
  • Let him first learn to write, after a copy, all the letters. --Holder. [1913 Webster]
  • 5. (print.) Manuscript or printed matter to be set up in type; as, the printers are calling for more copy. [1913 Webster]
  • 6. A writing paper of a particular size. Same as Bastard. See under Paper. [1913 Webster]
  • 7. Copyhold; tenure; lease. [Obs.] --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • 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. [1913 Webster]