Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Lexicon: fret – frigid
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fret (-ted), v. [OE, to eat.]
- Corrode; decay; wear away; [fig.] cry; whimper; weep; shed tears; be agitated.
- 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).
- One attached to another by strong mutual feelings of esteem, respect and affection.
- God; Christ.
- Humankind; fellowman; acquaintance.
- Considerate person; one of polite nature; gentle.
- Attendant; companion.
- Elements or forces of nature.
- Reference to oneself.
- Loyal ally.
- Those reconciled after a conflict.
- Familiar person; well known man or thing.
- At one with God.
- Interruption.
- Teacher; instructor.
friendly, adj. [OE.]
- Having qualities or disposition of friend; kind.
- 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.