ensample

• POS: Noun
• HYPHEN: en=sam=ple

CIDE DICTIONARY

ensample, n. [OF. ensample, essample, F. exemple. See Example.].

 An example; a pattern or model for imitation.  Tyndale.  [1913 Webster]
"Being ensamples to the flock."  [1913 Webster]

ensample, v. t. 

 To exemplify, to show by example.  Spenser.  [1913 Webster]

ROGET THESAURUS

ensample

Prototype

N prototype, original, model, pattern, precedent, standard, ideal, reference, scantling, type, archetype, antitype, protoplast, module, exemplar, example, ensample, paradigm, lay-figure, text, copy, design, fugleman, keynote, die, mold, matrix, last, plasm, proplasm, protoplasm, mint, seal, punch, intaglio, negative, stamp, a precedent embalms a principle, exempla sunt odiosa.