Emily Dickinson Lexicon

profile, n. [It. profilo, border, drawing of a figure < L. prō-, before + fīl-um, thread.] (webplay: face).

1. Outline; silhouette; sketch; drawing.
2. Face; countenance; physiognomy; visage; appearance; side view of facial features.
3. [Fig.] hint; mention; slight reference; mere implication.