Emily Dickinson Lexicon

limit (-s), n. [Fr. limite.]

1. Barrier; demarcation; delineation; dividing line; [fig.] curtain; shield.
2. Container; containment; restraint; bounds; protecting shell.
3. Limitation; constraint; check.
4. Ability; capacity; mortal power; human capability.
5. Domain; realm; [fig.] purpose; aim.
6. Full extent; complete fulfillment; entire sum.
7. Moment; time period.
8. Frontier; boundary; border; form of restraint; [fig.] season.
9. End; terminus; terminal depth.