Emily Dickinson Lexicon

finiteness, n. [see finite, adj.]

Boundedness; finitude; confinement; detention.

finitude, n. [see finite, adj.] (webplay: being, existence, power).

Subject to limitations.

finity, n. [see finite, adj.]

Instance of finiteness or limitation; [fig.] mortal life; short existence.

Finland, proper n. ['land of the Finns,' poss. < Germ. finden, to seek, or seekers, nomads or < Germ. finna, fenna, (fish) scale (referring to fish-skin garments worn in early times).]

Northern European country; land known for midnight sun in summer months; [fig.] winter; coldest time; hibernal season.

fir, n. [ME]

Tree; coniferous vegetation; genus Pinus; (see 2 Samuel 6:5).

fire (-s, -'s), n. [OE fyr, sun.]

1. Basic element of active heat, light, color.
2. Volcanic explosion; flaming lava.
3. Sunset; sunlight; luster, splendor, glory (of the sun).
4. Source of heat and warmth; [fig.] comfort.
5. [Fig.] trial; adversity.

fireside, n.

Hearth; place of heat and warmth; place next to the fire; [fig.] gathering place in home.

firing, n.

Discharging of weapons; shooting with a gun.

firm (-er, -est), adj. [ME.]

1. Steady; constant; strong.
2. Certain; secure; sure.
3. Established; constant.
4. Strong; fixed; solid; certain.
5. Stable; calm; adamant.
6. Best; most convincing.

firm (-er, -est), adv. [see firm, adj.]

1. Steady; unshaken; constant.
2. Stable; settled; fixed.
3. Stronger.