Emily Dickinson Lexicon

reel (-ing, -s), v. [possibly < OE hréol.] (webplay: drunken, turn).

1. Stagger; stumble; weave; wobble; move unsteadily; walk deliriously; exhibit a lack of control over bodily movements due to intoxication.
2. Whirl; wheel; dance; [fig.] fly with rapid motion of the wings.