tope /ˈtop/
佛塔,小鮫的一種(vt.)(vi.)豪飲
Tope n. A moundlike Buddhist sepulcher, or memorial monument, often erected over a Buddhist relic.
Tope, n. A grove or clump of trees; as, a toddy tope. [India]
Tope, n.
1. Zool. A small shark or dogfish (Galeorhinus galeus syn. 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. Zool. The wren. [Prov. Eng.]
Tope, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Toped p. pr. & vb. n. Toping.] To drink hard or frequently; to drink strong or spiritous liquors to excess.
If you tope in form, and treat. --Dryden.
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tope
v : drink excessive amounts of alcohol; be an alcoholic; "The
husband drinks and beats his wife" [syn: drink]