Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for ELSE
ELSE, adv. [els.]
- Otherwise; in the other case; if the fact were different. Thou desirest not sacrifice, else would I give it; that is, if thou didst desire sacrifice, I would give it. Ps. v. 16. Repent, or else I will come to thee quickly; that is, repent, or if thou shouldst not repent, if the case or fact should be different, I will come to thee quickly. Rev. ii, 5.
- Beside; except that mentioned; as, no where else.
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