Emily Dickinson Lexicon

RE-DRESS', n.

1. Reformation; amendment. For us the more necessary is a speedy redress of ourselves. – Hooker. [This sense is now unusual.]
2. Relief; remedy; deliverance from wrong, injury or oppression; as, the redress of grievances. We applied to government, but could obtain no redress. There is occasion for redress when the cry is universal. – Davenant.
3. Reparation; indemnification. [This sense is often directly intended or implied in redress.]
4. One who gives relief. Fair majesty, the refuge and redress / Of those whom fate pursues and wants oppress. – Dryden.