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cop·y·book / ˈkäpēˌboŏk/ • n. a book containing models of handwriting for learners to imitate.• adj. exactly in accordance with established criteria; perfect. ∎  tritely conventional: out come the copybook maxims.

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copybook

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copybook a book containing models of handwriting for learners to imitate.

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