Definition of "coppers" [coppers]

• Plural form of copper. (noun)

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• "Those which they called coppers, were a couple of black iron things; and they told me I must make them very clean, and that I was to cook the victuals, being cook of"
• "Awaiting me also was a full thousand of tax-farmers; who squeezed the last coppers from the toiling people."
• "Unfortunately I have met more than my fair share of crap coppers from the bottom to the very top whom collectively have successfully dragged the police service and standards down into the gutter and to an all time low."