Emily Dickinson Lexicon

CLOUD, v.t.

1. To overspread with a cloud or clouds; as, the sky is clouded; clouds intercept the rays of the sun. Hence,
2. To obscure; to darken; as, to cloud the day, or truth, or reason.
3. To darken in veins or spots; to variegate with colors; as, clouded marble.
4. To make of a gloomy aspect; to give the appearance of sullenness. What sullen fury clouds his scornful brow. – Pope.
5. To sully; to tarnish. – Shak.