Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for IM-MERSE'
IM-MERSE', v.t. [immers'; L. immersus, from immergo; in and mergo, to plunge.]
- To put under water or other fluid; to plunge; to dip.
- To sink or cover deep; to cover wholly; as, to be immersed in a wood. Dryden.
- To plunge; to overwhelm; to involve; to engage deeply; as, to immerse in business or cares. It is impossible for a man to have a lively hope in another life, and yet be deeply immersed in the enjoyment of this. Atterbury.
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