Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for Barn (-s)
barn (-s), n. [OE bęre-ern, barley-place.] (webplay: building, cattle, farmers, hay, house).
- Storehouse; garner; large shed; gathering edifice; place for storing crops; [fig.] memorial; shrine; sanctuary; shelter; place of protection; (see Luke 12:24).
- Stable; livery; animal shelter; edifice for farm animals.
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