Emily Dickinson Lexicon

fret (-ted), v. [OE, to eat.]

1. Corrode; decay; wear away; [fig.] cry; whimper; weep; shed tears; be agitated.
2. Rustle; stir; emit sound; move noisily; [fig.] whine; fuss.

fretting, verbal adj. [see fret, v.]

Tearful; upset; weeping; whimpering; agitated; irritated; troubled; restless; uncomfortable; [fig.] difficult; disturbing; troubling; confusing; upsetting.

friend (-s, -'s), n. [OE] (webplay: company, enemy, favor, favorite, Judas).

1. One attached to another by strong mutual feelings of esteem, respect and affection.
2. God; Christ.
3. Humankind; fellowman; acquaintance.
4. Considerate person; one of polite nature; gentle.
5. Attendant; companion.
6. Elements or forces of nature.
7. Reference to oneself.
8. Loyal ally.
9. Those reconciled after a conflict.
10. Familiar person; well known man or thing.
11. At one with God.
12. Interruption.
13. Teacher; instructor.

friendly, adj. [OE.]

1. Having qualities or disposition of friend; kind.
2. Non-threatening; not hostile; well-wishing; inclined to approve, help, support.

friendship, n. [OE.]

Close interpersonal association denoting devotion and loyalty.

frigate (-s), n. [Fr.]

Small vessel; boat.

fright, n. [Dan.]

Sudden fear; terror.

frighten (-ed), v. [see fright, n.]

frightened, verbal adj. [see fright, n.]

Scared; terrified; suddenly alarmed.

frigid, adj. [L.]

Cold; [fig.] unaffectionate; dull; unanimated.