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Webster 1913 Edition


Sampler

Sam′pler

,
Noun.
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.

Webster 1828 Edition


Sampler

SAM'PLER

,
Noun.
[L. exemplar, supra.] A pattern of work; a specimen; particularly, a piece of needle work by young girls for improvement.