| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
cope3 (kəʊp) ![]() | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | to provide (a wall) with a coping |
| 2. | to join (two moulded timber members) |
| —n | |
| 3. | another name for coping |
| [C17: probably from French couper to cut; see | |
cope 1 (kōp)
v. coped, cop·ing, copes
To contend with difficulties with the intent to overcome them.