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Tope , n.
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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 -
tr. & intr.v., toped, top·ing, topes.
To drink (liquor) habitually and excessively or engage in such
drinking
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