Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for Quicken (-ed, -ing)
quicken (-ed, -ing), v. [see quick, adj.] (webplay: cattle, heart, lightning, living, swift, time, trees).
- Enliven; imbue with life; intoxicate; invigorate; make animated.
- Grow; mature; develop.
- Hurry; speed up; begin to move more rapidly.
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