Emily Dickinson Lexicon

king (-s), n. [OE cyning.] (webplay: church, monarchs, prince, principle, royal, ruler, sovereign, supreme).

1. Sovereign; [fig.] Lord; God; Christ; supreme being; heavenly ruler; divine law-giver.
2. Ruler; crowned one; higher power; [fig.] sun.
3. Monarch; male ruler; leader of a realm; head of a domain.
4. Phrase. “King of Down”: bed pillow; [fig.] Prince of Peace; [kenning] Comforter.