Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for Frigate (-s)
frigate (-s), n. [Fr.]
- Boat; sloop; brig; [fig.] tide; surf; wave; billow; breaker.
- Ship; vehicle for travel on the ocean; [fig.] sailor; crewman.
- Conveyance; water craft; small vessel; [fig.] transport; means of exploration; source of adventure.
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