Emily Dickinson Lexicon

lark (-s, -'s), n. [OE láferce; NW says may coincide with Dan. lover, to praise, sing, or cry out.] (webplay: bird).

1. Bird of the genus Alauda; bird that sings a beautiful song early in the morning while ascending; winged creature that flies extremely high yet builds its nest on the ground.
2. Songbird; [fig.] Savior; Jesus Christ; atoning one; one who sacrificed His own life to make forgiveness for sins possible; He who descended below and ascended above all things.