Emily Dickinson Lexicon

MAZE, n. [Sax. mase, a whirlpool; Arm. mez, confusion or shame. The origin and affinities of this word are not ascertained.]

1. A winding and turning; perplexed state of things; intricacy; a state that embarrasses. The ways of heaven are dark and intricate, / puzzled with mazes, and perplexed with error. Addison.
2. Confusion of thought; perplexity; uncertainty.
3. A labyrinth.