Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for RES'O-LUTE
RES'O-LUTE, a. [Fr. resolu; It. resoluto. The Latin resolutus has a different signification. See Resolve.]
Having a fixed purpose; determined; hence, bold; firm; steady; constant in pursuing a purpose. Edward is at hand, / Ready to fight; therefore be resolute. – Shak.
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