Index of English words, starting with "pa"

(1) - Paraffin (n.) Alt. of Paraffine

(1) - Paragenesis (n.) The science which treats of minerals with special reference to their origin.

(1) - Paragoge (n.) Coaptation.
(2) - Paragoge (n.) The addition of a letter or syllable to the end of a word, as withouten for without.

(1) - Paragon (v. i.) To be equal; to hold comparison.
(2) - Paragon (v. t.) To serve as a model for; to surpass.
(3) - Paragon (v. t.) To compare with; to equal; to rival.
(4) - Paragon (v. t.) To compare; to parallel; to put in rivalry or emulation with.
(5) - Paragon (n.) A size of type between great primer and double pica. See the Note under Type.
(6) - Paragon (n.) A model or pattern; a pattern of excellence or perfection; as, a paragon of beauty or eloquence.
(7) - Paragon (n.) Emulation; rivalry; competition.
(8) - Paragon (n.) A companion; a match; an equal.