Etymology

ensample

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Today it means: An example; a pattern or model for imitation. Full definition →

Middle English ensaumple ← Old French ensample
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  1. Old French · derived fromensample
  2. Middle English · inherited fromensaumple
  3. English todayensample

From Middle English ensaumple (noun) and ensaumplen (verb), from Old French ensample.

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