Emily Dickinson Lexicon

cedar (-s), n. [ME.]

1. Dense forest; thickly wooded area; mysterious place where trees stand close together; wood used to build the House of the Lord in the Old Testament (see 2 Samuel 7:2); [ellipsis of “Cedars of Lebanon”] temple; sanctuary built of wood (see 1 Kings 5:5-6).
2. Remarkably sturdy tree; ancient plant that has withstood the forces of time and weather.
3. Tree; [fig.] stout heart; steadfast spirit; strong person.