(n.) The mark or impression of something; stamp; impressed sign;
emblem.
(n.) Form or character impressed; style; semblance.
(n.) A figure or representation of something to come; a token; a
sign; a symbol; -- correlative to antitype.
(n.) That which possesses or exemplifies characteristic qualities;
the representative.
(n.) A general form or structure common to a number of
individuals; hence, the ideal representation of a species, genus, or
other group, combining the essential characteristics; an animal or
plant possessing or exemplifying the essential characteristics of a
species, genus, or other group. Also, a group or division of animals
having a certain typical or characteristic structure of body maintained
within the group.
(n.) The original object, or class of objects, scene, face, or
conception, which becomes the subject of a copy; esp., the design on
the face of a medal or a coin.
(n.) A simple compound, used as a mode or pattern to which other
compounds are conveniently regarded as being related, and from which
they may be actually or theoretically derived.
(n.) A raised letter, figure, accent, or other character, cast in
metal or cut in wood, used in printing.
(n.) Such letters or characters, in general, or the whole quantity
of them used in printing, spoken of collectively; any number or mass of
such letters or characters, however disposed.
(v. t.) To represent by a type, model, or symbol beforehand; to
prefigure.
(v. t.) To furnish an expression or copy of; to represent; to
typify.
