ENSAMPLE

Etymology

Noun

ensample (plural ensamples)

(archaic) An example; a pattern or model for imitation.

Verb

ensample (third-person singular simple present ensamples, present participle ensampling, simple past and past participle ensampled)

(obsolete) To exemplify, to show by example.

Anagrams

• Speelman, empanels, emplanes

Source: Wiktionary


En*sam"ple, n. Etym: [OF. ensample, essample, F. exemple. See Example.]

Definition: An example; a pattern or model for imitation. [Obs.] Tyndale. Being ensamples to the flock.

En*sam"ple, v. t.

Definition: To exemplify, to show by example. [Obs.] Spenser.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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