Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for Savior (-'s)
Savior (-'s), proper n. [OFr. < L. < salvÄre, to save; see savior, n.] (webplay: called, death, opened, saves).
Christ; Lord; Redeemer; Messiah; son of God; Jesus of Nazareth; Christian deity who died and rose again to save all people; immortal one who rescues the world from sin and death (see Luke 2:11 and ED's letters).
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