Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for WA'TER
WA'TER, v.t. [wau'ter.]
- To irrigate; to overflow with water, or to wet with water; as, to water land. Showers water the earth.
- To supply with water. The hilly lands of New England are remarkably well watered with rivers and rivulets.
- To supply with water for drink; as, to water cattle and horses.
- To diversify; to wet and calender; to give a wavy appearance to; as, to water silk.
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