Emily Dickinson Lexicon

WAR'REN, n. [from the root of wear, an inclosed place; Fr. garenne; D. waarande; Goth. waryan, Sax. warian, to defend. See Guard, Warrant, and Wary.]

1. A piece of ground appropriated to the breeding and preservation of rabbits.
2. In law, a franchise or place privileged by prescription or grant from the king, for keeping beasts and fowls. The warren is the next franchise in degree to the park; and a forest, which is the highest in dignity, comprehends a chase, a park and a free warren. – Cyc.
3. A place for keeping fish in a river. – Cyc.