1. (n.) A pattern of excellence or perfection; as, a paragon of beauty or eloquence\.

2. (n.) A companion; a match; an equal.

3. (n.) Emulation; rivalry; competition.

4. (n.) A size of type between great primer and double pica.

5. (v. t.) To compare; to parallel; to put in rivalry or emulation with.

6. (v. t.) To compare with; to equal; to rival.

7. (v. t.) To serve as a model for; to surpass.

8. (v. i.) To be equal; to hold comparison.

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