Emily Dickinson Lexicon

ED'I-FY, v.t. [L. ædifico; Fr. edifier; Sp. edificar; It. edificare; from L. ædes, a house, and facio, to make.]

1. To build, in a literal sense. [Not now used.] Spenser.
2. To instruct and improve the mind in knowledge generally, and particularly in moral and religious knowledge, in faith and holiness. Edify one another. 1 Thes. v.
3. To teach or persuade. [Not used.] Bacon.