forbusne

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Middle English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From Old English fōrebȳsn (example, exemplar, model). More at Old English bȳsn.

Noun

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forbusne

  1. an example
  2. model; exemplar
  3. template, pattern
  4. a model of perfect or appropriate behaviour, role model
  5. a norm, standard