Her. Also 6 coupye, 7 -ée. [F. coupé, pa. pple. of couper to cut.] = COUPED 2.
1572. Bossewell, Armorie, III. 16. An Arme Coupye, Partie per Pale, Or and Ermine.
1634. Peacham, Gentl. Exerc., 158. The heads … of beasts Coupée or erazed, that is cut or pluckt off.
1761. Brit. Mag., II. 362. The bust of a king … coupé at the breast proper.
1830. Robson, Brit. Herald, III. Gloss., Couped or Coupey.
