Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for RIGHT
RIGHT, adv.
- In a right or straight line; directly. Let thine eyes look right on. – Prov. iv.
- According to the law or will of God, or to the standard of truth and justice; as, to judge right.
- According to any rule of art. You with strict discipline instructed right. – Roscommon.
- According to fact or truth; as, to tell a story right.
- In a great degree; very; as, right humble; right noble; right valiant. [Obsolescent or inelegant.]
- It is prefixed to titles; as, in right honorable; right reverend.
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