Tope, n. 1. (Zoöl.) A small shark or dogfish (Galeorhinus, orGaleus, 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. (Zoöl.) The wren.
Webster's Dictionary 1913
Tope, n. 1. (Zoöl.) A small shark or dogfish (Galeorhinus, orGaleus, 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. (Zoöl.) The wren.