Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for Commit (-ted)
commit (-ted), v. [ME committe < L. committ-ere, to put together, join, to put for safety, give in charge, entrust, deliver.] (webplay: hands, letters).
- Entrust; give in charge.
- Deliver; commend; put into place; trust to be kept safe; hand over for safe keeping.
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