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Ex`e*ge"tist (?), n. One versed in the science of exegesis or interpretation; -- also called exegete.

Ex*em"plar (?), n. [L. exemplar, exemplum: cf. F. exemplaire. See Example, and cf. Examper, Sampler.] 1. A model, original, or pattern, to be copied or imitated; a specimen; sometimes; an ideal model or type, as that which an artist conceives.

Such grand exemplar as make their own abilities the sole measure of what is fit or unfit.

South.

2. A copy of a book or writing. [Obs.] Udall.

Ex*em"plar, a. Exemplary. [Obs.]

The exemplar piety of the father of a family.

Jer. Taylor.

Ex"em*pla*ri*ly (?), adv. In a manner fitted or designed to be an example for imitation or for warning; by way of example.

She is exemplarily loyal.

Howell.

Some he punisheth exemplarily.

Hakewill.

Ex"em*pla*ri*ness, n. The state or quality of being exemplary; fitness to be an example.

Ex`em*plar"i*ty (&?;), n. [Cf. LL. exemplaritas.] Exemplariness. [R.]

The exemplarity of Christ's life.

Abp. Sharp.

Ex"em*pla*ry (?), a. [L. exemplaris, fr. exemplar: cf. F. exemplaire. See Exemplar.] 1. Serving as a pattern; deserving to be proposed for imitation; commendable; as, an exemplary person; exemplary conduct.

Bacon.

2. Serving as a warning; monitory; as, exemplary justice, punishment, or damages.

3. Illustrating as the proof of a thing. Fuller.

Exemplary damages. (Law) See under Damage.

Ex"em*pla*ry, n. An exemplar; also, a copy of a book or writing. [Obs.] Donne.

Ex*em"pli*fi`a*ble (?), a. That can be exemplified.

Ex*em`pli*fi*ca"tion (?), n. 1. The act of exemplifying; a showing or illustrating by example.

2. That which exemplifies; a case in point; example.

3. (Law) A copy or transcript attested to be correct by the seal of an officer having custody of the original.

Ex*em"pli*fi`er (?), n. One who exemplifies by following a pattern.