Sekirov Dictionary

paragon

UK /ˈpæɹəɡən/US /ˈpæɹəˌɡɔn/

noun 5
verb 4
forms 3

noun5

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A person of preeminent qualities, who acts as a pattern or model for others.
- In the novel, Constanza is a paragon of virtue who would never compromise her reputation.
A flawless diamond of at least 100 carats.
(old-fashioned) The size of type between great primer and double pica, standardized as 20-point.
•
(no longer used) A companion; a match; an equal.
- Philoclea, who indeed had no paragon but her sister — 1587
•
(no longer used) Comparison; competition.
- good by paragone / Of euill, may more notably be rad, / As white seemes fairer, macht with blacke attone […]. — 1590

verb4

To compare; to parallel; to put in rivalry or emulation with.
•
To compare with; to equal; to rival.
- Few or none could for Feature paragon with her, and much less excel her. — 1612
To be equal; to hold comparison.
•
To serve as a model for; to surpass.
- He hath achieved a maid / That paragons description and wild fame. — 1603

forms

paragoned · paragoning · paragons

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