posy
a flower, nosegay, or bouquet.
Archaic. a brief motto or the like, as one inscribed within a ring.
Origin of posy
1Words that may be confused with posy
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How to use posy in a sentence
The Queen was presented with posies of flowers by children as she left the chapel.
Sophie Dazzles in Electric Blue at Royal's Easter Service | Tom Sykes | March 31, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTBut I could make it a sight better 'n it is an' it might grow plenty of them posies Dorothy's so tickled with.
Dorothy at Skyrie | Evelyn Raymond"Anyhow, almost all my posies are sweet-smelling," the little girl said, trying her best to be contented.
"She's powerful fond o' such loike bits o' things—posies an' such loike," he said.
One Day At Arle | Frances Hodgson BurnettThey do not see the beauty in the changes of the common daylight, in familiar trees, a winding path, and a few dooryard posies.
Heroes of To-Day | Mary R. Parkman
"Ye needna lick the posies aff," the wifie said, good humoredly, as she picked the plate up to wash it.
Greyfriars Bobby | Eleanor Atkinson
British Dictionary definitions for posy
/ (ˈpəʊzɪ) /
a small bunch of flowers or a single flower; nosegay
archaic a brief motto or inscription, esp one on a trinket or a ring
Origin of posy
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