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Webster 1913 Edition

Coptic

Cop′tic

(kŏp′tĭk)
,
Adj.
[Abbrev. from L.
Aegyptius
an Egyptian, Gr. [GREEK], Ar.
kibtī
, pl.
kibt
.]
Of or pertaining to the Copts.
–
Noun.
The language of the Copts.

Webster 1828 Edition

Coptic

COPTIC

,
Adj.
Pertaining to the descendants of the ancient Egyptians, called Copts, or cophti, as distinct from the Arabians and other inhabitants of modern Egypt. The name is supposed to be taken from Coptos, the metropolis of the Thebaid; as Egypt, is probably from that name; inclosed, fortified. To inclose, to bind, to fortify. Whatever may be the origin of Copt, the adjective Coptic now refers to the people called Copts, who are Christians, and to their language.

COPTIC

,
Noun.
The language of the Copts.

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