Emily Dickinson Lexicon

GAR'LAND, n. [Fr. guirlande; It. ghirlanda; Sp. guirnalda; Port. grinalda; Arm. garlantez. This word has been referred to the L. gyrus, and it may be from the same root. It seems to denote something round or twisted, for in Spanish it is used for a wreath of cordage or puddening.]

1. A wreath or chaplet made of branches, flowers, feathers, and sometimes of precious stones, to be worn on the head like a crown. Pope. Encyc.
2. An ornament of flowers, fruits and leaves intermixed, anciently used at the gates of temples where feasts and solemn rejoicings were held. Encyc.
3. The top; the principal thing, or thing most prized. Shak.
4. A collection of little printed pieces. Percy.
5. In ships, a sort of net used by sailors instead of a locker or cupboard. Mar. Dict.