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(tp), n.[Probably from Skr. stpa a tope, a stupa, through Prakrit thpo.] A moundlike Buddhist sepulcher, or memorial monument, often erected over a Buddhist relic. Tope n.[Tamil tppu.] A grove or clump of trees; as, a toddy tope. [India] Whitworth. Tope n. 1. (Zol.) A small shark or dogfish (Galeorhinus, or 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. (Zol.) The wren. [Prov. Eng.] Tope v. i.[imp. & p. p.Toped (tpt); p. pr. & vb. n.Toping.] [F. tper to cover a stake in playing at dice, to accept an offer, tpe 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. スポンサード リンク
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