PAR'AGON, noun [Latin par, equal.] 1. A model or pattern; a model by way of distinction, implying superior excellence or perfection; as a paragon of beauty or eloquence. 2. A companion; a fellow. 3. Emulation; a match for trial. PAR'AGON, verb transitive 1. To compare; to parallel. The picture of Pamela, in little form, he wore in a tablet, purposing to paragon the little one with Artesia's length. [Little used.] 2. To equal. [Little used.] PAR'AGON, verb intransitive To pretend comparison or equality. [Little used.]
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