Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for Point (-ed)
point (-ed), v. [ME < OFr point-er, prick, mark with pricks or dots.] (webplay: answers, eye, full, great, hand, speaking, tune).
- Direct; lead; guide; focus the attention of.
- Indicate; show; reveal; signify; mark.
- Phrase. “Point at”: mock; ridicule; scorn; laugh at; make fun of.
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