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Chop (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Chopped (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Chopping.] [Cf. LG. & D. kappen, Dan. kappe, Sw. kappa. Cf. Chap to crack.]
1. To cut by striking repeatedly with a sharp instrument; to cut into pieces; to mince; -- often with up.
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2. To sever or separate by one more blows of a sharp instrument; to divide; -- usually with off or down.
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Chop off your hand, and it to the king. Shak.
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3. To seize or devour greedily; -- with up. [Obs.]
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Upon the opening of his mouth he drops his breakfast, which the fox presently chopped up. L'estrange.
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