One of the mysteries of the English language finally explained.
with object To present as a model or example; to make an example of.
Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Henry Hammond (1605–1660), Church of England clergyman and theologian. From Hellenistic Greek παραδειγματίζειν to make an example of from ancient Greek παραδειγματ-, παράδειγμα + -ίζειν.
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