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To make black, or stain black, in imitation of ebony; as, to ebonize wood.

A composition of dust of ivory or of bone with a cement; -- used for imitations of valuable stones and in making moldings, seals, etc. Knight.

A morbid condition characterized by automatic and purposeless repetition of words or imitation of actions.

To color in imitation of bronze. See Bronze, v. t.

To color in imitation of the grain of wood; to grain. See Grain, v. t., 1.

An example; a pattern or model for imitation. [Obs.] Tyndale. Being ensamples to the flock.

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.

Serving as a pattern; deserving to be proposed for imitation; commendable; as, an exemplary person; exemplary conduct. [Bishops'] lives and doctrines ought to be exemplary. Bacon.

espeare, fixing their attention on his wonderful power of expression, have directed their imitation to this. M. Arnold.

s for giants. Macaulay. Fancy ball, a ball in which porsons appear in fanciful dresses in imitation of the costumes of different persons and nations. -- Fancy fair, a fair at which articles of fancy and ornament are sold, generally for some charitable purpose. -- Fancy goods, fabrics of various colors, patterns, etc.…

Limitation. Cheyne.

A hook dressed in imitation of a fly, -- used for fishing. "The fur-wrought fly." Gay.

uinquefoil, etc., according to the number of arcs of which it is composed. Foil stone, an imitation of a jewel or precious stone.

To adorn with foliage or the imitation of foliage; to form into the representation of leaves. [R.] Drummond.

Unbounded by restrictions, limitations, etc.; free. [R.] "It is of frank gift." Spenser.

Thrown open, or made accessible, to all; to be enjoyed without limitations; unrestricted; not obstructed, engrossed, or appropriated; open; -- said of a thing to be possessed or enjoyed; as, a free school. Why, sir, I pray, are not the streets as free For me as for you Shak.

value, as a small picture, a verse of poetry, a witty or wise saying. Artificial gem, an imitation of a gem, made of glass colored with metallic oxide. Cf. Paste, and Strass.

The fur of the common genet (Genetta vulgaris); also, any skin dressed in imitation of this fur.

A mask carved in imitation of a Gorgon's head. Elmes.

To paint in imitation of the grain of wood, marble, etc.