Emily Dickinson Lexicon

answer, n. [OE andswaru, solemn affirmation to rebut a charge < and-, against + swerian, to swear.] (webplay: bear, call, continent, distance, face, God, heart, noise, question, return, speech, sufficient).

1. Reaction; action in response to an action.
2. Reply; response to a question.
3. Communication; [fig.] glance; meaningful look.