Cope, v. i. To form a cope or arch; to bend or arch; to bow. [Obs.]

Some bending down and coping toward the earth.

Holland.

Cope, v. t. (Falconry) To pare the beak or talons of (a hawk). J. H. Walsh.

Cope, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Coped (kōpt); p. pr. & vb. n. Coping.] [OE. copen, coupen, to buy, bargain, prob. from D. koopen to buy, orig., to bargain. See Cheap.] 1. To exchange or barter. [Obs.] Spenser.