copts

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copts, n. pl. [See Coptic.].

An Egyptian race thought to be descendants of the ancient Egyptians. [1913 Webster]
The principal sect of Christians in Egypt and the valley of the Nile. [1913 Webster]
" they belong to the Jacobite sect of Monophysite Christians, and for eleven centuries have had possession of the patriarchal chair of Alexandria." [1913 Webster]

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