Sampler (root: sampler)

• POS: Noun
• HYPHEN: sam=pler

CIDE DICTIONARY

Sampler, n. [See Exampler, Exemplar.].

•  One who makes up samples for inspection; one who examines samples, or by samples; as, a wool sampler.  [1913 Webster]
•  A pattern; a specimen; especially, a collection of needlework patterns, as letters, borders, etc., to be used as samples, or to display the skill of the worker.  [1913 Webster]

  "Susie dear, bring your sampler and Mrs. Schumann will show you how to make that W you bothered over."  [1913 Webster]

OXFORD DICTIONARY

Sampler, n. a piece of embroidery worked in various stitches as a specimen of proficiency (often displayed on a wall etc.).

Sampler, n.
1 a person who samples.
2 US a collection of representative items etc.