Emily Dickinson Lexicon

target, n. [Fr.]

Shield-like structure, marked with concentric circles, set up to be aimed at in shooting practice.

tarnish (-ed), v. [Fr. terne adj., dull, dark, unknown.]

Dull or dim the luster of; discolor (as a metallic surface by oxidation); cause to fade; spoil; wither.

tarry (tarried), v. [origin unknown.] (webplay: stay, stop).

To wait before doing something, to linger or loiter, to stay or lodge.

tarrying, n. [see tarry, v.]

Lingering, staying behind, waiting, lodging.

task, n. [OFr < L. taxāre, to rate, estimate, value.]

Piece of work that has to be done; sense of duty; assignment.

tassel (-s), n. [OFr < L. 'the collar of a cloak, a label'.] (webplay: hem).

A pendant ornament, attached to the corners of cushions, to curtains and the like, consisting of a bunch of threads or small cords hanging in a conical shape from a solid rounded knob or from a knot formed by their junction with a cord; tassels in nature include those hanging from trees or corn tassels.

taste, n. [see taste, v.]

Discernment; quality; preference; desire.

taste (-d, tasting, -s), v. [OFr 'touch, trial'.]

Sample; partake; savor; experience.

tasteless, adj. [see taste, v.]

Without flavor; insipid; unappetizing.

tatter (-s), n. [see tattered, adj.]

An irregularly torn piece, strip, shred, or scrap of cloth, hanging loose from the main body, esp. of a garment; a rag.