Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for Conquer (-ed, -s)
connoisseur (connoisaeur)conqueror
conquer (-ed, -s), v. [ME cuncwear-i < L. conquærere, seek for, search for, gain, win, procure by effort.] (webplay: defeats, overcome, save, will).
Vanquish; overcome; prevail against; win a battle against; get the better of.
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