Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for UM'BRAGE
UM'BRAGE, n. [Fr. ombrage, from ombre; L. umbra, a shade.]
- A shade; a skreen of trees; as, the umbrage of woods. Milton.
- Shadow; shade; slight appearance. The opinion carries no show of truth nor umbrage of reason on its side. [Obs. See Shadow.] Woodward.
- Suspicion of injury; offense; resentment. The court of France took umbrage at the conduct of Spain.
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