Emily Dickinson Lexicon

HUS'TINGS, n. [Sax. hustinge; supposed to be composed of hus, house, and thing, cause, suit; the house of trials.]

1. A court held in Guildhall, in London, before the lord mayor and aldermen of the city; the supreme court or council of the city. In this court are elected the aldermen and the four members of parliament.
2. The place where an election of a member of parliament is held. Burke.