Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for HIRE
HIRE, n. [Sax. hyre. Qu. can the Gr. κερδος, be of this family?]
- The price, reward, or compensation paid or contracted to be given for the temporary use of any thing.
- Wages; the reward or recompense paid for personal service. The laborer is worthy of his hire. Luke x.
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