Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for Sure (-r)
sure (-r), adj. [OFr < L. sē, without + cūra, care.]
- Safe; secure.
- Trustworthy; steadfast; not liable to disappoint expectation.
- Settled; firmly established; not liable to be destroyed.
- Certain; assured; confident; having no doubt.
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