Emily Dickinson Lexicon

figure (-s), n. [Fr.] (webplay: eminence, equal, faith, houses, knowledge, life, man, morning, order, person, sense, set, show, sides, soul, speaking, wings).

1. Number; numeral; mathematical symbol; [fig.] estimate; calculation; answer; possible solution.
2. Image; idol; (see Deuteronomy 4:16); [fig.] renowned individual; famous character; person of distinction; one who is publicly well-known.
3. Form; shape; silhouette; [fig.] ridge.