Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for Invest (-ed, -s)
inversioninvestigate (-d, investigating)
invest (-ed, -s), v. [Fr. < L. investīre, clothe, cover, surround.] (webplay: escape, grace, light).
- Array; clothe.
- Give permanently in return for money.
- Enclose and surround as to prevent escape.
- Adorn or grace.
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