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An original or model after which anything is copied; the pattern of anything to be engraved, or otherwise copied, cast, or the like; a primary form; exemplar; archetype.

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  1. n. An original or model after which anything is copied; the pattern of anything to be engraved, or otherwise copied, cast, or the like; a primary form; exemplar; archetype.
  2. n. a standard or typical example
  3. An original or model after which anything is copied; the pattern of anything to be engraved, or otherwise copied, cast, or the like; a primary form; exemplar; archetype. They will turn their backs on it, like their great precursor and prototype. Burke.
  4. An original or model after which anything is copied; thepattern of anything to be engraved, or otherwise copied, cast, or thelike; a primary form; exemplar; archetype.They will turn their backs on it, like their great precursor andprototype. Burke.
  5. n:100 n. a standard or typical example