Copy

1. An abundance or plenty of anything.
2. An imitation, transcript, or reproduction of an original work; as, a copy of a letter, an engraving, a painting, or a statue.
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.
4. That which is to be imitated, transcribed, or reproduced; a pattern, model, or example; as, his virtues are an excellent copy for imitation.
5. (print.) Manuscript or printed matter to be set up in type; as, the printers are calling for more copy.
6. A writing paper of a particular size. Same as Bastard. See under Paper.
7. Copyhold; tenure; lease.
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.

1. To make a copy or copies of; to write; print, engrave, or paint after an original; to duplicate; to reproduce; to transcribe; as, to copy a manuscript, inscription, design, painting, etc.; -- often with out, sometimes with off.
2. To imitate; to attempt to resemble, as in manners or course of life.

1. To make a copy or copies; to imitate.
2. To yield a duplicate or transcript; as, the letter did not copy well.