dial. and colloq. [f. COP sb.2 + -Y.] A. adj. Having a cop, crested. B. sb. A crested or tufted fowl.
1880. W. Cornwall Gloss., Coppies, tufted fowls.
1885. Bazaar, 30 March, 1248/2. Lancashire coppies and plainheads … special prize for best buff coppy. Ibid. (1891), 20 Feb.. 3 large buff coppy hens, 20/- each.
Coppy, coppyse, obs. ff. COPPICE.
