Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for EA'GER-NESS
EA'GER-NESS, n.
- Ardent desire to do, pursue or obtain any thing; animated zeal; vehement longing; ardor of inclination. Men pursue honor with eagerness. Detraction is often received with eagerness. With eagerness the soldier rushes to battle. The lover's eagerness often disappoints his hopes.
- Tartness; sourness. [Obs.]
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