Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for NEED
NEED, v.
To be wanted; to be necessary. When we have done It, we have done alt that is in our power, and all that needs, [Nat used.] Locke. Need is often used as an auxiliary, or at least without the personal termination. Aad the lender need not fear he shall be injured. Anacharsis, Trans.
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