pattern

pattern [-s] n

ME patron < Fr. patron, patron or pattern.

  1. Shape; form; outline.
  2. Blueprint; guide; model; plan; design.
  3. Likeness; imitation; copy.
  4. Way; fashion; manner; custom.
  5. Specimen; creation; work; [fig.] person; human being; individual.
  6. Exemplar; model; archetype; [fig.] Jesus Christ.
  7. Wave; undulation; regular fluctuation; rhythmic movement.