COPER
\kˈə͡ʊpə], \kˈəʊpə], \k_ˈəʊ_p_ə]\
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k[=o]p'[.e]r, n. a ship employed in surreptitiously supplying strong drink to deep-sea fishermen--often spelt COOPER.--v.i. to supply liquor in such a way. [Dut. kooper--koopen, to trade; cf. Ger. kaufen, to buy; A.S. ceápan.]
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