Emily Dickinson Lexicon

democrat, n. [Fr. démocrate < Fr. démocratie, democracy < Gk. δημοκρατία, popular, government.] (webplay: men).

1. Common man; ordinary person; [fig.] field blossom; garden variety flower.
2. Liberal citizen; generous person; one who is equitable; [fig.] clover; trefoil blossom.
3. Politician; advocate for a democratic republic; one who favors the extension of rights to all classes of people; [personification] Death; fate of all human beings.