Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for FUR'THER
FUR'THER, v.t. [Sax. fyrthrian; G. fördern; D. vorderen; Sw. befordra; Dan. befordrer.]
To help forward; to promote; to advance onward; to forward; hence, to help or assist. This binds thee then to further my design. Dryden.
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