Emily Dickinson Lexicon

FAN'CY, v.t.

1. To form a conception of; to portray in the mind; to imagine. He whom I fancy, but can ne'er express. Dryden.
2. To like; to be pleased with, particularly on account of external appearance or manners. We fancy a person for beauty and accomplishment. We sometimes fancy a lady at first sight, whom, on acquaintance, we cannot esteem.