copestone

noun

cope·​stone ˈkōp-ˌstōn How to pronounce copestone (audio)
1
: a stone forming a coping
2
: a finishing touch : crown

Word History

First Known Use

1567, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of copestone was in 1567

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“Copestone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/copestone. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

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