Emily Dickinson Lexicon

history (histories), n. [L. < Gk. Ιστορία, account of one's inquiries, narrative.] (webplay: biography, crusades, knowing, record).

1. Branch of knowledge dealing with past events; written record of past occurrences with observations.
2. Personification of past events.
3. Account of an event; description of a series of incidents.
4. Biography of the first years of life; account of the origin, life, and actions of an individual person.

hit, v. [OE hyttan, to meet with.] (webplay: bird, meet, sight, tune).

1. Strike; meet together; come in contact with.
2. Come upon by accident.

hither, adv. [OE hider.] (webplay: point).

Nearest; toward the person speaking.

hitherto, adv. [see hither, adv., to, prep.] (webplay: spirit).

Up to the present; until a given time.

hive, n. [OE hýf < Germanic.]

Residence of bees; [fig.] mind; place swarming with busy activity.

ho, interj. [ON hó, exclamation, shepherd's call.]

Hello; exclamation to attract attention or give notice of approach.

hoar, adj. [OE hár < Germanic 'old'.] (webplay: antiquity).

1. Gray; white with age.
2. Cold; snowy; frosty.

hoar, n. [see hoar, adj.]

Plants appearing Grey or white due to absence of foliage.

hoard (-ed), v. [OE hordian < Germanic 'hidden'.] (webplay: gold).

Store; amass and put away for future use; [fig.] treasure in the heart.

hoarse, adj. [OE hás.]

Rough; grating; discordant; harsh and low in pitch; [fig.] with a scratchy voice.