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Definition: paragon
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English → English (WordNet)
Definition: paragon
paragon
n 1: an ideal instance; a perfect embodiment of a concept [syn:
idol,
perfection,
beau ideal]
2: model of excellence or perfection of a kind; one having no
equal [syn:
ideal,
nonpareil,
saint,
apotheosis,
nonesuch,
nonsuch]
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Paragon
Paragon
\Par"a*gon\, v. i.
To be equal; to hold comparison. [R.]
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Few or none could . . . paragon with her. --Shelton.
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Paragon
\Par"a*gon\ (p[a^]r"[.a]*g[o^]n), n. [OF. paragon, F.
parangon; cf. It. paragone, Sp. paragon, parangon; prob. fr.
Gr. ? to rub against; para` beside + ? whetstone; cf. LGr. ?
a polishing stone.]
1. A companion; a match; an equal. [Obs.] --Spenser.
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Philoclea, who indeed had no paragon but her sister.
--Sir P.
Sidney.
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2. Emulation; rivalry; competition. [Obs.]
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Full many feats adventurous
Performed, in paragon of proudest men. --Spenser.
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3. A model or pattern; especially a pattern of excellence or
perfection; as, a paragon of beauty or eloquence. --Udall.
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Man, . . . the paragon of animals ! --Shak.
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The riches of sweet Mary's son,
Boy-rabbi, Israel's paragon. --Emerson.
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4. (Print.) A size of type between great primer and double
pica. See the Note under
Type.
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Paragon
\Par"a*gon\, v. t. [Cf. OF. paragonner, F. parangonner.]
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1. To compare; to parallel; to put in rivalry or emulation
with. [Obs.] --Sir P. Sidney.
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2. To compare with; to equal; to rival. [R.] --Spenser.
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In arms anon to paragon the morn,
The morn new rising. --Glover.
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3. To serve as a model for; to surpass. [Obs.]
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He hath achieved a maid
That paragons description and wild fame. --Shak.
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