Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for Pattern (-s)
pattern (-s), n. [ME patron < Fr. patron, patron or pattern.] (webplay: afforded, arts, bears, care, cut, exhibited, formed, imitated, moon, name, night, serve, whole, work).
- Shape; form; outline.
- Blueprint; guide; model; plan; design.
- Likeness; imitation; copy.
- Way; fashion; manner; custom.
- Specimen; creation; work; [fig.] person; human being; individual.
- Exemplar; model; archetype; [fig.] Jesus Christ.
- Wave; undulation; regular fluctuation; rhythmic movement.
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