Obs. [Origin obscure.] A measure (of hay, corn, etc.).
1530–1. Durham Househ. Bk. (Surtees), 263. [In threshing and winnowing account] Item 4 topez of pyese.
1618. Inv. F. Banks, in W. F. Irvine, Hist. Rivington, Lanc., 65. Item, a tope of haye.
1676. Will of Jas. Kenyon of Middleton, Lanc. (Prob. Reg. Chester), In the Barne. A tope of Wheate 10s. 0d. 2 topes of Barley 14s. 0d. A tope of Oates 3l. 6s. 8d.
