\Tope\ (t[=o]p), n. [Probably from Skr. st[=u]pa a tope, a
stupa, through Prakrit th[=u]po.]
A moundlike Buddhist sepulcher, or memorial monument, often
erected over a Buddhist relic.

\Tope\, n. [Tamil t[=o]ppu.]
A grove or clump of trees; as, a toddy tope. [India]
--Whitworth.

\Tope\, n.
1. (Zo["o]l.) A small shark or dogfish ({Galeorhinus, or
   Galeus, galeus}), native of Europe, but found also on the
   coasts of California and Tasmania; -- called also {toper},
   {oil shark}, {miller's dog}, and {penny dog}.
2. (Zo["o]l.) The wren. [Prov. Eng.]

\Tope\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Toped} (t[=o]pt); p. pr. & vb.
n. {Toping}.] [F. t[^o]per to cover a stake in playing at
dice, to accept an offer, t[^o]pe agreed!; -- perhaps
imitative of the sound of striking hands on concluding a
bargain. From being used in English as a drinking term,
probably at first in accepting a toast.]
To drink hard or frequently; to drink strong or spiritous
liquors to excess.
      If you tope in form, and treat.          --Dryden.