copeck
[koh-pek]
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kopeck
or ko·pek, co·peck
[koh-pek]
- an aluminum-bronze coin of Russia, the Soviet Union, and its successor states, the 100th part of a ruble.
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Origin of kopeck
1690–1700; < Russian kopéĭka, equivalent to kopʾë lance, spear + -ka diminutive suffix; so called from the lance with which the figure on the coin was armed
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Examples from the Web for copeck
Historical Examples
Well, he remained in service a second year, and received a second copeck.
Russian Fairy TalesW. R. S. Ralston
Writhe away or not as you please,” thought the poor man, “but pay me my copeck!
Russian Fairy TalesW. R. S. Ralston
Here's a five copeck piece left in my pocket, where did I get it?
Crime and PunishmentFyodor Dostoevsky
His months pay—every copeck of that was spent and receipted.
The DuelA. I. Kuprin
And I haven't a copeck left either; we only just managed to get here.
Plays by Chekhov, Second SeriesAnton Chekhov
copeck
- a variant spelling of kopeck
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kopeck
kopek or copeck
- a monetary unit of Russia and Belarus worth one hundredth of a rouble: coins are still used as tokens for coin-operated machinery although the kopeck itself is virtually valueless
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Word Origin
Russian kopeika, from kopye lance; so called because of the representation of Tsar Ivan IV on the coin with a lance in his hand
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Word Origin and History for copeck
kopeck
n.
1/100 of a ruble, from Russian kopeika, from kop'e "lance" (cognate with Greek kopis "chopper, cleaver;" see hatchet); so called because the coin showed the czar with lance in hand.
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