Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for E-VOLVE'
E-VOLVE', v.t. [evolv'; L. evolvo; e and volvo, to roll, Eng. to wallow.]
- To unfold; to open and expand. The animal soul sooner evolves itself to its full orb and extent than the human soul. Hale.
- To throw out; to emit. Prior.
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