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Definition of Tope

1. Noun. A dome-shaped shrine erected by Buddhists.

2. Verb. Drink excessive amounts of alcohol; be an alcoholic. "The husband drinks and beats his wife"

Definition of Tope

1. n. A moundlike Buddhist sepulcher, or memorial monument, often erected over a Buddhist relic.

2. n. A grove or clump of trees; as, a toddy tope.

3. n. 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.

4. v. i. To drink hard or frequently; to drink strong or spiritous liquors to excess.

Definition of Tope

1. Noun. A small, grey, European shark, ''Galeorhinus galeus'', that has rough skin and a long snout. ¹

2. Verb. (archaic) To drink excessively; to get drunk. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Tope

1. to drink liquor to excess [v TOPED, TOPING, TOPES]

Medical Definition of Tope

1. A grove or clumb of trees; as, a toddy tope. Origin: Tamil tppu. 1. 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. The wren. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Tope

topboots topcloth topcloths topcoat topcoats topcolor topcolour topcross topcrosses topdown

topdress topdressed topdresses topdressing topdressings tope (current term) toped topee topees topek

topeks toper toper's nose topers topes topesthesia topet topflight topfree topfreedom

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