Emily Dickinson Lexicon

LACK, v.t. [D. leeg, empty; leegen, to empty; Dan. lak, a fault; lakker, to decline or wear away; Goth. ufligan, to lack or fail; L. deliquium, which seems to be connected with linquo, to leave, to faint, and with liquo, to melt, liquid, &c.]

1. To want; to be destitute of; not to have or possess. If any of you lack wisdom let him ask it of God. James i.
2. To blame. [Not in use.] – Chaucer.