Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for IN-DEL'I-BLE
IN-DEL'I-BLE, a. [Fr. indelebile; L. indelebilis; in and delebilis, from deleo, to blot out.]
- Not to be blotted out; that can not be effaced or canceled; as, indelible letters or characters. Indelible ink is such as can not be taken out of paper or cloth, or not by ordinary means.
- Not to be annulled. They are endued with indelible power from above, to feed and govern this household. [Unusual.] Sprat.
- That can not be effaced or lost; as impressions on the mind may be indelible; reproach or stain on reputation may be indelible.
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