[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

sampler \sam"pler\, n. see exampler, exemplar.
   1. one who makes up samples for inspection; one who examines
      samples, or by samples; as, a wool sampler.
      1913 webster

   2. a pattern; a specimen; especially, a collection of
      needlework patterns, as letters, borders, etc., to be used
      as samples, or to display the skill of the worker.
      1913 webster

            susie dear, bring your sampler and mrs. schumann
            will show you how to make that w you bothered over.
                                                  --e. e. hale.
      1913 webster samshoo
see also:
exampler exemplar 

[2] : WordNet (r) 2.0

sampler
     n 1: an observation station that is set up to make sample
          observations of something syn: sampling station
     2: someone who samples food or drink for its quality syn: taster,
         taste tester, taste-tester
     3: an assortment of various samples; "a candy sampler"; "a
        sampler of french poets"
     4: a piece of embroidery demonstrating skill with various
        stitches
see also:
sampling station taster taste tester taste-tester 

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