Emily Dickinson Lexicon

VUL'NER-A-BLE, a. [Fr. from L. vulnero, to wound, from vulnus, a wound.]

1. That may be wounded; susceptible of wounds or external injuries; as, a vulnerable body. Achilles was vulnerable in his heel; and there will never be wanting a Paris to infix the dart. – Dwight.
2. Liable to injury; subject to be affected injuriously; as, a vulnerable reputation.