paragon

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Synonyms 1.2.2 Translations 1.3 Verb 1.3.1 Translations 1.4 External links 2 Czech 2.1 Noun 2.1.1 Synonyms 3 Polish 3.1 Pronunciation 3.2 Noun 3.2.1 Declension

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[edit] Etymology

From Italian paragone (“‘choice’”) from Ancient Greek παρακονάω (parakonaō), “‘I sharpen, whet’”) from παρά (para) + ἀκόνη (akonē), “‘whetstone’”).

[edit] Noun

paragon (plural paragons)

1. (obsolete) a companion; a match; an equal
2. (obsolete) an unusually large, round pearl.
3. (obsolete) emulation; rivalry; competition
4. a model or pattern; a pattern of excellence or perfection; as, a paragon of beauty or eloquence

   In the novel, Constanza is a paragon of virtue who would never compromise her reputation.

5. (typography) a size of type between great primer and double pica.

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• See also Wikisaurus:model

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[edit] Verb

to paragon (third-person singular simple present paragons, present participle paragoning, simple past and past participle paragoned)

1. to compare; to parallel; to put in rivalry or emulation with
2. to compare with; to equal; to rival
3. to serve as a model for; to surpass
4. to be equal; to hold comparison

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[edit] External links

• paragon in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913
• paragon in The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911

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[edit] Czech

[edit] Noun

paragon m.

1. A receipt, sales slip.

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• stvrzenka
• účtenka

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[edit] Polish

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[edit] Pronunciation

• IPA: /pa'ragɔn/

[edit] Noun

paragon m. (diminutive paragonik)

1. receipt

[edit] Declension

	Singular	Plural
Nominative	paragon	paragony
Genitive	paragonu	paragonów
Dative	paragonowi	paragonom
Accusative	paragon	paragony
Instrumental	paragonem	paragonami
Locative	paragonie	paragonach
Vocative	paragonie	paragony