Emily Dickinson Lexicon

AIM, n.

1. The pointing or direction of a missile weapon; the direction of any thing to a particular point or object, with a view to strike or affect it; as a spear, a blow, a discourse or remark.
2. The point intended to be hit, or object intended to be affected; as, a man missed his aim.
3. Figuratively, a purpose; intention; design; scheme; as, men are often disappointed of their aim.
4. Conjecture; guess. It is impossible, by aim, to tell it. [Not used.] – Spenser on Ireland.