Emily Dickinson Lexicon

JUN'TO, n. [Sp. junta, a meeting or council, from L. junctus, joined; It. giunto.]

1. Primarily, a select council or assembly, which deliberates in secret on any affair of government. In a good sense, it is not used in English; but hence,
2. A cabal; a meeting or collection of men combined for secret deliberation and intrigue for party purposes; a faction; as a junto of ministers. – Gulliver.