Emily Dickinson Lexicon

HEALTH, n. [helth. from heal.]

1. That state of an animal or living body, in which the parts are sound, well organized and disposed, and in which they all perform freely their natural functions. In this state the animal feels no pain. This word is also applied to plants. Though health may be enjoyed without gratitude, it can not be sported with without loss, or regained by courage. Buckminster.
2. Sound state of the mind; natural vigor of faculties. Bacon.
3. Sound state of the mind, in a moral sense; purity; goodness. There is no health in us. Common Prayer.
4. Salvation or divine favor, or grace which cheers God's People. Ps. xlii.
5. Wish of health and happiness; used in drinking. Come, love and health to all; an elliptical phrase, for, I wish health to you.