Old French

coper

‘to cut off’

Every word has its own definition in its root. These English words share one: Old French coper.

7 English words in this record descend from Old French coper, most familiar first.

• cope ← coupen
• coupon ← couper
• recoup ← recouper ← couper
• coupé ← couper
• decoupage ← découper ← couper
• coupee ← couper
• coupage ← couper

Etymograph / Old French coper