I. ˈkōp verb
Etymology: Middle English, to strike, from Anglo-French couper — more at cope
Date: circa 1572
chiefly Scottish : overturn , upset
II. ˈkü noun
( plural coups ˈküz)
Etymology: French, blow, stroke — more at cope
Date: 1791
1. : a brilliant, sudden, and usually highly successful stroke or act
2. : coup d'etat