Emily Dickinson Lexicon

incident (-s), n. [Fr. < L. 'fall upon'.] (webplay: event).

1. Accompaniment; co-occurrence; subordinate support; [fig.] reflection; glow; [metaphor] publicity; heroic deed; newsworthy event.
2. Matter; affair; effect; episode; favor; gesture; prerogative; privilege; responsibility; tradition; [fig.] motive; intent; design.