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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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