Emily Dickinson Lexicon

CROWN, v.t.

1. To invest with a crown or regal ornament. Hence, to invest with regal dignity and power.
2. To cover, as with a crown; to cover the top. And peaceful olives crowned his hoary head. – Dryden.
3. To honor; to dignify; to adorn. Thou hast crowned him with glory and honor. – Ps. viii.
4. To reward; to bestow an honorary reward or distinction on; as, the victor crowned with laurel.
5. To reward; to recompense. She'll crown a grateful and a constant flame. – Roscommon.
6. To terminate or finish; to complete; to perfect.
7. To terminate and reward; as, our efforts were crowned with success.