exemplum
Americannoun
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an example or model.
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an anecdote that illustrates or supports a moral point, as in a medieval sermon.
noun
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an anecdote that supports a moral point or sustains an argument, used esp in medieval sermons
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an example or illustration
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Etymology
Origin of exemplum
1885–90; < Late Latin, Latin: literally, a pattern, model, copy
Example Sentences
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For England we may say of this case—Transeat in exemplum!
From The Posthumous Works of Thomas De Quincey, Vol. 1 by Japp, Alexander H. (Alexander Hay)
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