Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for Scruple
scruple, n. [F. < L. 'rough or hard pebble, cause of uneasiness or anxiety'.] (webplay: a man, believe, foot, doubt, life, stop, thing).
- Remorse; sense of guilt; [fig.] responsibility; sign of involvement.
- Hesitation; uncertainty.
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