Emily Dickinson Lexicon — CON'TEST

Definition for CON'TEST

CON-TER-RA'NE-AN, or CON-TER-RA'NE-OUS CON-TEST'

CON'TEST, n.

Strife; struggle for victory, superiority, or in defense; struggle in arms. All Europe engaged in the contest against France. The contest was furious.
Dispute; debate; violent controversy; strife in argument. Leave all noisy contests, all immodest clamors and brawling language. – Watts.

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