Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for IL-LU'SION
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IL-LU'SION, n. [s as z. Fr. illusion; L. illusio; from illudo, to illude.]
Deceptive appearance; false show, by which a person is or may be deceived, or his expectations disappointed; mockery. Ye soft illusions, dear deceits, arise! Pope.
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