Exampled

Exampled
Example Ex*am"ple, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Exampled}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Exampling}.] To set an example for; to give a precedent for; to exemplify; to give an instance of; to instance. [Obs.] ``I may example my digression by some mighty precedent.'' --Shak. [1913 Webster]

Burke devoted himself to this duty with a fervid assiduity that has not often been exampled, and has never been surpassed. --J. Morley. [1913 Webster]


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