Emily Dickinson Lexicon

fumble (-s, -d), v. [poss. OE folm.]

1. Manage awkwardly; do something clumsily.
2. Hesitate in speaking; speak haltingly; speak without confidence.

fun, adj. [unknown.]

Amusement; diversion; mirth.

function, n. [OFr.]

1. Purpose for which something is designed; reason for existence.
2. Office; calling; role; obligation.

fund, n. [L.]

Stock; source of supply.

fundamental, adj. [Mod. L.]

Based on elementary principles; essential; important.

funeral, n. [OFr.]

1. Burial proceedings for the dead.
2. [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.