Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Lexicon: former – fortitude
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former, adj. [see former, n.]
Being in sequence first or near the beginning.
former, n. [OE.]
Something earlier in time; thing spoken about previously; what comes before the latter.
formerly, adv. [see former, n.]
Older; past; before in time.
formula, n. [L.]
- Orison; supplication; set prayer; formal request; memorized expression of faith; [fig.] plan; method of action.
- Combination; pattern; convention; arrangement of elements; set of primary ingredients; [fig.] music; score; taps; call for retreat; bugle song to extinguish light.
forsake (-s, forsook), v. [OE.]
Leave; abandon; turn away; refuse.
forswear (-s), v. [OE.]
Renounce; deny.
forth, adv. [OE.]
- Out into the open.
- Forward.
- Out of silence.
forthwith, adv. [see forth, see with.]
Immediately; at once; right away; without delay.
fortify (fortified), v. [Fr. fortifier.]
Make strong.
fortitude, n. [L. fortis, strong.]
- Faith; moral and spiritual strength (enabling one to endure with patience and courage).
- Strength; force.