Ensample
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ensample is a noun meaning (archaic) An example; a pattern or model for imitation.
Meaning
(archaic) An example; a pattern or model for imitation.
More Meanings
- (obsolete) To exemplify, to show by example.
Example Sentences
Being ensamples to the flock.
The bold ensample of their father's might / Their weapons whetted and their wrath increas'd.
I hope that it may be taken by all of us as a lesson, and an ensample, and a teaching of the Lord's mercy.
1662 Book of Common Prayer, Collect for the Second Sunday after Easter Almighty God, who hast given thine only Son to be unto us both a sacrifice for sin, and also an ensample of godly life:
Word Forms
- ensamples
- ensampling
- ensampled
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include type, instance, token, design, show, model.
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