Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Lexicon: fumble – furlong
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fumble (-s, -d), v. [poss. OE folm.]
- Manage awkwardly; do something clumsily.
- Hesitate in speaking; speak haltingly; speak without confidence.
fun, adj. [unknown.]
Amusement; diversion; mirth.
function, n. [OFr.]
- Purpose for which something is designed; reason for existence.
- Office; calling; role; obligation.
fund, n. [L.]
Stock; source of supply.
fundamental, adj. [Mod. L.]
Based on elementary principles; essential; important.
funeral, n. [OFr.]
- Burial proceedings for the dead.
- [Fig.] death.
funneled, adj. [ME.]
In the shape of a funnel.
funny, adj. [see fun, adj.]
Something strange which inspires contemplation and reflection.
furl, v. [poss. from OF.]
Wrap; close; roll up; bind together; [fig.] shut; cause to sleep.
furlong, n. [OE.]
Unit of distance.