Soul — Defs

01 a. Sole.

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Sole.[Obs.]

02 v. i. To afford suitable sustenance.

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To afford suitable sustenance.[Obs.]

03 n. The spiritual, rational, and immortal part in man; that part of man which enables him to think, and which renders him a subject of moral go…

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The spiritual, rational, and immortal part in man; that part of man which enables him to think, and which renders him a subject of moral government; -- sometimes, in distinction from the higher nature, or spirit, of man, the so-called animal soul, that is, the seat of life, the sensitive affections and phantasy, exclusive of the voluntary and rational powers; -- sometimes, in distinction from the mind, the moral and emotional part of man's nature, the seat of feeling, in distinction from intellect; -- sometimes, the intellect only; the understanding; the seat of knowledge, as distinguished from feeling. In a more general sense, “an animating, separable, surviving entity, the vehicle of individual personal existence.”
“The eyes of our souls only then begin to see, when our bodily eyes are closing.” — Law.
2.
The seat of real life or vitality; the source of action; the animating or essential part.
“Thou sun, of this great world both eye and soul.” — Milton.
3.
The leader; the inspirer; the moving spirit; the heart; as, the soul of an enterprise; an able general is the soul of his army.
“He is the very soul of bounty!” — Shak.
4.
Energy; courage; spirit; fervor; affection, or any other noble manifestation of the heart or moral nature; inherent power or goodness.
“That he wants algebra he must confess; But not a soul to give our arms success.” — Young.
5.
A human being; a person; -- a familiar appellation, usually with a qualifying epithet; as, poor soul.
“As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.” — Prov. xxv. 25.

“God forbid so many simple souls Should perish by the sword!” — Shak.

“Now mistress Gilpin (careful soul).” — Cowper.
6.
A pure or disembodied spirit.
“That to his only Son . . . every soul in heaven Shall bend the knee.” — Milton.
7.
A perceived shared community and awareness among African-Americans.
8.
Soul music.

Phrases & compounds

Cure of souls — See Cure, n., 2.

Soul bell — the passing bell.

Soul foot — See Soul scot, below.

Soul scot — A funeral duty paid in former times for a requiem for the soul.

Syn. Spirit; life; courage; fire; ardor.

04 v. t. To indue with a soul; to furnish with a soul or mind.

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To indue with a soul; to furnish with a soul or mind.[Obs.]

05 a. By or for African-Americans, or characteristic of their culture; as, soul music; soul newspapers; soul food.

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By or for African-Americans, or characteristic of their culture; as, soul music; soul newspapers; soul food.