Emily Dickinson Lexicon

ED'U-CATE, v.t. [L. educo, educare; e and duco, to lead; It. educare; Sp. educar.]

To bring up, as a child; to instruct; to inform and enlighten the understanding; to instill into the mind principles of arts, science, morals, religion and behavior. To educate children well is one of the most important duties of parents and guardians.