Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for IM-AG'INE
IM-AG'INE, v.t. [Fr. imaginer; Sp. imaginar; L. imaginor, from imago, image.]
- To form a notion or idea in the mind; to fancy. We can imagine the figure of a horse's head united to a human body. [In this sense, fancy is the more proper word.]
- To form ideas or representations in the mind, by modifying and combining our conceptions. Stewart.
- To contrive in purpose; to scheme; to devise. How long will ye imagine mischief against a man? Ps. lxii.
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