Definition for PRO'TO-TYPE

PRO'TO-TYPE, n. [Fr. from Gr. πρωτοτυπος; πρωτος, first, and τυπος, type, form, model.]

An original or model after which any thing is formed; the pattern of any thing to be engraved, cast, &c.; exemplar; archetype. – Walton. Encyc.

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