Tope
Tope (tōp) , noun
[Probably from Sanskrit stūpa a tope, a stupa, through Prakrit thūpo.]
A moundlike Buddhist sepulcher, or memorial monument, often erected over a Buddhist relic.
Tope , noun
[Tamil tōppu.]
A grove or clump of trees; as, a toddy tope. [India] — Whitworth
Tope , noun
1.
(Zoology) A small shark or dogfish (Galeorhinus galeus syn. 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.
(Zoology) The wren. [Provincial English]
Tope (tōpt) , intransitive verb
[French tôper to cover a stake in playing at dice, to accept an offer, tôpe 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.