coppered

He had "coppered" all he required for the time being.

The Dock Rats of New York Harlan Page Halsey

Now the circus-men didn't want to be bothered with this mess of urchins, and a telephone to police headquarters had "coppered" the play.

Bulls 1907

Our intention was to take the first train out, but the railroad officials "coppered" our play — and won.

Two Thousand Stiffs 1907

Our intention was to take the first train out, but the railroad officials "coppered" our play and won.

The March of Kelly's Army 1907

Doubtless, however, on this card you "coppered" what you supposed to be the extent of the information of Erskine and the public.

A Controversy Between "Erskine" and "W. M." on the Practicability of Suppressing Gambling. 1862

"coppered," 25 cents; "zinc-plated spiral-twist," at 30 cents, that would stop a streak of lightning any time, no matter where it was bound, and

Sketches New And Old Twain, Mark, 1835-1910 1922

"coppered," 25 cents; "zinc-plated spiral-twist," at 30 cents, that would stop a streak of lightning any time, no matter where it was bound, and

Sketches New and Old Mark Twain 1872

"coppered," 25 cents; "zinc-plated spiral-twist," at 30 cents, that would stop a streak of lightning any time, no matter where it was bound, and

Sketches New and Old, Part 1. Mark Twain 1872

The hall reeked of cordite and the coppered scent of blood.

CANTICLES • by K.C. Ball 2009

On the other hand, his holdings were reckoned as worth millions, and there were men so sanguine that they held the man a fool who coppered [6] any bet Daylight laid.

Chapter XI 2010