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Sampler
Pronunciation : Sam"pler
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [See Exampler, Exemplar.]
Definition : 1. One who makes up samples for inspection; one who examines samples, or by samples; as, a wool sampler.
2. A pattern; a specimen; especially, a collection of needlework patterns, as letters, borders, etc., to be used as samples, or to display the skill of the worker. Susie dear, bring your sampler and Mrs. Schumann will show you how to make that W you bothered over. E. E. Hale.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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