from
WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006)
sampler
n 1: an observation station that is set up to make sample
observations of something [syn: {sampling station},
{sampler}]
2: someone who samples food or drink for its quality [syn:
{taster}, {taste tester}, {taste-tester}, {sampler}]
3: an assortment of various samples; "a candy sampler"; "a
sampler of French poets"
4: a piece of embroidery demonstrating skill with various
stitches
from
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