Paragon

Definition of Paragon

Par´a`gon Pronunciation: păr´å`gǒn

n.	1.	A companion; a match; an equal. Philoclea, who indeed had no paragon but her sister. - Sir P. Sidney.
	2.	Emulation; rivalry; competition. Full many feats adventurous Performed, in paragon of proudest men. - Spenser.
	3.	A model or pattern; Man, . . . the paragon of animals ! - Shak. The riches of sweet Mary's son, Boy-rabbi, Israel's paragon. - Emerson.
	4.	(Print.) A size of type between great primer and double pica. See the Note under Type.
v. t.	1.
	1.	To compare; to parallel; to put in rivalry or emulation with.
	2.	To compare with; to equal; to rival. In arms anon to paragon the morn, The morn new rising. - Glover.
	3.	To serve as a model for; to surpass. He hath achieved a maid That paragons description and wild fame. - Shak.
v. i.	1.	To be equal; to hold comparison. Few or none could . . . paragon with her. - Shelton.

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