cope

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun brick that is laid sideways at the top of a wall
  2. noun a long cloak; worn by a priest or bishop on ceremonial occasions
  3. verb come to terms with

Etymology

From Middle English coupen, from Old French coper, couper (“to strike, to cut”). The noun use went mainstream around 2020.

In classic literature

Synonyms

header, coping

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