| 1. the mark of a stroke or blow, print
2. a figure formed by a blow or impression 1) of a figure or image 2) of the image of the gods 3. form 1) the teaching which embodies the sum and substance of religion and represents it to the mind, manner of writing, the contents and form of a letter 4. an example 1) in the technical sense, the pattern in conformity to which a thing must be made 2) in an ethical sense, a dissuasive example, a pattern of warning 4b1. of ruinous events which serve as admonitions or warnings to others 3) an example to be imitated 4c1. of men worthy of imitation 4) in a doctrinal sense 4d1. of a type i.e. a person or thing prefiguring a future (Messianic) person or thing |