ensample
pronunciation
How to pronounce ensample in British English:
UK [en'sɑ:mpəl]
How to pronounce ensample in American English:
US [en'sɑmpəl]
Word Origin
- ensample (n.)
- "precedent to be followed, illustrative instance; a pattern, model," c. 1300, variant of asaumple, from Old French essample "example" (see example). The survival of this variant form is due to its use in New Testament in KJV (1 Pet. v.3).
Example
- 1. Not because we have not power , but to make ourselves an ensample unto you to follow us .
- 2. Kjv not because we have not power , but to make ourselves an ensample unto you to follow us .