Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for Company (companies)
company (companies), n. [OFr; see companion, n.] (webplay: bear, entertainment, fleet, frequent, house, invitation, keep, men, party, pleasure, society).
- Society; community; associates; acquaintances; folks; [fig.] fellow creatures.
- Group; host; assembly; band.
- Companionship; fellowship.
- Guests; social gathering.
- Phrase. “Part company”: separate; cease to be companions; go in different directions.
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