an abundance or plenty of anything.-an imitation, transcript, or reproduction of an original work; as, a copy of a letter, an engraving, a painting, or a statue.-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.-that which is to be imitated, transcribed, or reproduced; a pattern, model, or example; as, his virtues are an excellent copy for imitation.-manuscript or printed matter to be set up in type; as, the printers are calling for more copy.-a writing paper of a particular size. same as bastard. see under paper.-copyhold; tenure; lease.-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.-to imitate; to attempt to resemble, as in manners or course of life.-to make a copy or copies; to imitate.-to yield a duplicate or transcript; as, the letter did not copy well.