Tope (?), n. [Probably from Skr. stpa a tope, astupa, through Prakrin tppo.]
A moundlike Buddhist sepulcher, or memorial monument. often erected over a Buddhish relic.
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Tope, n. [Tamil tppu.]
A grove or clumb of trees; as, a toddy tope.
[India]
Whitworth.
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Tope, n.
1. Zool.
A small shark or dogfish (Galeorhinus, ∨ Galeus, galeus), native of Europe, but found also on the coasts of California and Tasmania; -- called also toper, oil shark, miller's dog, and penny dog.
2. Zool.
The wren.
[Prov. Eng.]
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Tope, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Toped (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Toping.] [F. t⊚per to cover a stake in playing at dice, to accept an offer, t⊚pe agreed !; -- perhaps imitative of the sound of striking hands on concluding a bargain. From being used in English as a drinking term, probably at first in accepting a toast.]
To drink hard or frequently; to drink strong or spiritous liquors to excess.
If you tope in form, and treat.
Dryden.
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