PARAGON (2)

Par″a‐gon, v. t. [[Cf. OF. paragonner, F. parangonner.]] 1. 1. To compare; to parallel; to put in rivalry or emulation with. Sir P. Sidney.
2. 2. To compare with; to equal; to rival. Spenser.
In arms anon to paragon the morn, The morn new rising. Glover. 3. 3. To serve as a model for; to surpass.
He hath achieved a maid That paragons description and wild fame. Shak.