Emily Dickinson Lexicon

arrow (-s), n. [OE arhwe, thing belonging to the bow.] (webplay: bow, God, shot, straight).

1. Impact; shock; object that arouses feelings; instrument which inflicts pain or sorrow; [fig.] mortal blow; cause of death.
2. Missile; pointed stick; flying weapon of offense; straight, slender, barbed object that an archer sends out from a bow; [fig.] intention; aim; prayer; plea; entreaty; request; keen desire.
3. Passion; ardor; romantic attachment.