Copy
King James Dictionary [1]
COPY, n. See Cope and Cuff. Literally, a likeness, or resemblance of any kind. Hence,
1. A writing like another writing a transcript from an original or a book printed according to the original hence, any single book , or set of books, containing a composition resembling the original work as the copy of a deed, or of a bond a copy of Addisons works a copy of the laws a copy of the scriptures. 2. The form of a picture or statue according to the original the imitation or likeness of any figure, draught, or almost any object. 3. An original work the autograph the archetype. Hence, that which is to be imitated in writing or printing. Let the child write according to the copy. The copy is in the hands of the printer. Hence, a pattern or example for imitation. His virtues are an excellent copy for imitation. 4. Abundance. L.
COPY,
1. To write, print or engrave, according to an original to form a like work or composition by writing, printing or engraving to transcribe often followed by out, but the use is not elegant.
The men of Hezekiah copied certain proverbs of Solomon.
2. To paint or draw according to an original. 3. To form according to a model, as in architecture. 4. To imitate or attempt to resemble to follow an original or pattern, in manners or course of life. Copy the Savior in his humility and obedience.
COPY, To imitate or endeavor to be like to do any thing in imitation of something else. A painter copies from the life. An obedient child copies after his parent.
They never fail, when they copy, to follow the bad as well as the good.
Webster's Dictionary [2]
(1): (n.) To imitate; to attempt to resemble, as in manners or course of life.
(2): (v. i.) To make a copy or copies; to imitate.
(3): (n.) A writing paper of a particular size. Same as Bastard. See under Paper.
(4): (n.) Manuscript or printed matter to be set up in type; as, the printers are calling for more copy.
(5): (n.) That which is to be imitated, transcribed, or reproduced; a pattern, model, or example; as, his virtues are an excellent copy for imitation.
(6): (v. i.) To yield a duplicate or transcript; as, the letter did not copy well.
(7): (n.) An imitation, transcript, or reproduction of an original work; as, a copy of a letter, an engraving, a painting, or a statue.
(8): (n.) 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.
(9): (n.) Copyhold; tenure; lease.
(10): (n.) An abundance or plenty of anything.
(11): (n.) 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.
Vine's Expository Dictionary of NT Words [3]
from hupo, "under," deiknumi, "to show," properly denotes "what is shown below or privately;" it is translated "example," Hebrews 8:5 , AV (RV, "copy"). It signifies (a) a sign suggestive of anything, the delineation or representation of a thing, and so, a figure, "copy;" in Hebrews 9:23 the RV has "copies," for the AV, "patterns;" (b) an example for imitation, John 13:15; James 5:10; for warning, Hebrews 4:11; 2—Peter 2:6 (AV "ensample"). See Example , Pattern.
1—Peter 2:21
