Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for Wish (-ed, -ing, -es)
wish (-ed, -ing, -es), v. [OE; cf. Skr. wen-, to hold dear, love, desire.] (webplay: fear, supposed).
- Will; choose; desire; prefer.
- Would.
- Hope; long; yearn.
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