Obs. Also 6 examplair. [ad. OF. examplaire: see EXEMPLAR a.] = EXEMPLARY in various senses: a. Serving or fitted to serve as an example, pattern or model; b. ? Serving as a deterrent (quot. 1560; but this may be an instance of prec. sb.).
1560. Rolland, Crt. Venus, II. 819. To that falt [unchastity in a Vestal] is na grace, Bot eirdit quik, to the laif examplair.
1602. T. Fitzherbert, Defence, 8. Wee ad therto his religious lyfe, so examplar for all kynd of vertue.
a. 1631. Donne, in Selections (1840), 26. Wash thyself in these three examplar baths of Christ’s tears.
Examplary: see EXEMPLARY.
