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cope1 verb (coped, coping) intrans to manage; to get by.
ETYMOLOGY: 14c: from French couper to hit.

cope with something to deal with (a difficulty or problem, etc) successfully.

cope2 noun a long sleeveless cape worn by clergy on ceremonial occasions. verb (coped, coping) to dress in a cope.
ETYMOLOGY: 13c: from Latin capa.

cope3 verb, building to cut (a piece of moulding) so that it fits over another piece.
ETYMOLOGY: 17c: from French couper to cut.