Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for Note (-s)
note (-s), n. [ON neyta; OE néotan, to enjoy.]
- Musical tone; [fig.] chirp; cheep.
- Message; letter; missive; epistle; [fig.] prayer; [metaphor] poem; verse.
- Notice; bulletin; flier; circular.
- Sound; noise; melodious tone; [fig.] song; chant; [metaphor] birdsong.
- Tune; air; [word play] fame; reputation; distinction.
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