Emily Dickinson Lexicon

IM-AG'INE, v.t. [Fr. imaginer; Sp. imaginar; L. imaginor, from imago, image.]

1. To form a notion or idea in the mind; to fancy. We can imagine the figure of a horse's head united to a human body. [In this sense, fancy is the more proper word.]
2. To form ideas or representations in the mind, by modifying and combining our conceptions. Stewart.
3. To contrive in purpose; to scheme; to devise. How long will ye imagine mischief against a man? Ps. lxii.