Emily Dickinson Lexicon

commune, v. [ME comune < OFr comune-r, to make common, share; see common, adj.] (webplay: common, Lord's, sacrament, supper).

To partake of the sacrament or Lord's supper.

communicate, v. [L. communica-re, to make common to many, share, impart, divide; see common, adj.]

To converse; to exchange thoughts or information.

communication, n. [OFr co(m)municacion; see communicate, v.]

An exchange of ideas, knowledge, information.

communion, adj. [see communion, n.] (webplay: believer, Sacrament).

For the purpose of, to be used for, the sacrament commemorating Christ's sacrifice.

communion, n. [Fr. communion or L. communion-em, mutual participation, fellowship, church communion, the communion of the holy altar < communis, see common, adj.]

The bread and wine administered in a religious setting to commemorate Christ's sacrifice; the Eucharist; the Lord's Supper.

commute, v. [L. commuta-re, to change altogether, alter wholly, to exchange, interchange.] (webplay: death, exchange, less).

To change for another; to alter the state of.

commuted, verbal adj. [see commute, v.] (webplay: death, place).

Changed; in an altered state.

compact, n. [OFr compact < L. compact-um, agreement.] (webplay: contract, parties, speech, word).

An agreement; a contract.

companion, n. [OFr compaignon < late L. conpanium, company.] (webplay: friend, meeting).

Partner; supportive associate; one who accompanies another.

company (companies), n. [OFr compaignie; see companion, n.] (webplay: bear, entertainment, fleet, frequent, house, invitation, keep, men, party, pleasure, society).

1. A group; a host; an assembly; a band.
2. Companionship; fellowship.
3. The people with whom one associates; acquaintances.
4. Guest(s); those attending a social gathering.
5. Phrase. “Part company”: cease to be companions; go in different directions; separate.