The Good Oil Word of the Day

The word for today is…

paragon (noun, verb) -

noun : a model of excellence or perfection

verb 1: to compare with : parallel 2: to put in rivalry : match 3 obsolete : surpass

Source : Merriam-Webster

Etymology : Paragon derives from the Old Italian word paragone, which literally means "touchstone." A touchstone is a black stone that was formerly used to judge the purity of gold or silver. The metal was rubbed on the stone and the color of the streak it left indicated its quality. In modern English, both touchstone and paragon have come to signify a standard against which something should be judged. Ultimately, paragon comes from the Greek parakonan, meaning "to sharpen," from the prefix para- ("alongside of") and akonē, meaning "whetstone."

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