1) the mark of a stroke or blow, print
 2) a figure formed by a blow or impression
    2a) of a figure or image
    2b) of the image of the gods
 3) form
    3a) the teaching which embodies the sum and substance of religion
        and represents it to the mind, manner of writing, the contents
        and form of a letter
 4) an example
    4a) in the technical sense, the pattern in conformity to which a
        thing must be made
    4b) in an ethical sense, a dissuasive example, a pattern of warning
        4b1) of ruinous events which serve as admonitions or warnings
             to others
    4c) an example to be imitated
        4c1) of men worthy of imitation
    4d) in a doctrinal sense
        4d1) of a type i.e. a person or thing prefiguring a future
             (Messianic) person or thing