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The top of a thing; the head; a crest.

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  1. n. The top of a thing; the head; a crest.
  2. n. A conical or conical-ended mass of coiled thread, yarn, or roving, wound upon a spindle, etc.
  3. n. A tube or quill upon which silk is wound.
  4. n. Same as Merlon.
  5. n. A policeman.
  6. n. uncomplimentary terms for a policeman
  7. v. take by theft
  8. v. take into custody
  9. 1. The top of a thing; the head; a crest. [Obs.] Cop they used to call The tops of many hills. Dra 2. A conical or conical-ended mass of coiled thread, yarn, or roving, wound upon a spindle, etc. 3. A tube or quill upon which silk is wound. 4. (Mil. Arch.) same as Merlon. 5. A policeman. [Slang] Cop waste, a kind of cotton waste, composed chiefly
  10. v:8/n:92 n uncomplimentary terms for a policeman v take by theft v take into custody