— paragonless , adj.
/par"euh gon', -geuhn/ , n.
1. a model or pattern of excellence or of a particular excellence.
2. Print. a 20-point type.
3. an unusually large, round pearl.
v.t.
4. to compare; parallel.
5. to be a match for; rival.
6. Obs. to surpass.
7. Obs. to regard as a paragon.
[ 1540-50; paragone comparison, perh. parágon, prp. of parágein to bring side by side ]
Syn. 1. ideal, standard; nonesuch, nonpareil.