ensample

[ en-sam-puhl ]

noun

, Archaic.

1. example.

ensample

/ ɛnˈsɑːmpəl /

noun

1. an archaic word for example

Word History and Origins

Origin of ensample¹

1200–50; Middle English < Old French, variant ( en- en- ¹ replacing es- ) of essample < Old French < Latin exemplum example

Example Sentences

Bernier told this ensample that teacheth so goodly matter, and of it he made what he might.

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The quhilkis Knychtis suld be full of vertues, and gude lyf, to geue otheris ensample.

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His memory shall continue to be praised and blessed, for he was beloved of God, an ensample to us all, and his own stern judge.

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This ensample have I brought forth for the nobleness of hounds and also of lords that have been in olden times.

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Brethren, be ye imitators together of me, and mark them that so walk even as ye have us for an ensample.

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• standard