Emily Dickinson Lexicon

cedar, adj. [see cedar, n.] (webplay: grows).

1. Towering; lofty; extremely high; [fig.] consecrated; hallowed; holy; reverential; sacred; dedicated to worship (see 2 Samuel 5:11); [kenning “Cedar Citadel”] temple; House of God.
2. Wooden; sturdy; made of a fragrant coniferous tree; free of danger; resistant to destruction; protected from infestation by insects; [fig.] dauntless; firm; immovable; steadfast; unshakable; [kenning “cedar Feet”] trust; faith in Christ (see Matthew 14:25-29).
3. Intricate; hardy; like a system of tree roots; [fig.] strong; having a good foundation; able to gather nourishment.
4. Phrase. “Cedar Floor”: wooden floor-covering; [kenning] forest; grove of evergreen trees; [metaphor] entire household; whole family; [metonymy] neighborhood; community; general public.