posy

[ poh-zee ]

/ ˈpoʊ zi /

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noun, plural po·sies.

a flower, nosegay, or bouquet.

Archaic. a brief motto or the like, as one inscribed within a ring.

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Origin of posy

1400–50; late Middle English; syncopated variant of poesy

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH posy

poesy, posey, 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|DAILY BEAST
But 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.
Dew Drops, Vol. 37, No. 15, April 12, 1914|Various
"She's powerful fond o' such loike bits o' things—posies an' such loike," he said.
One Day At Arle|Frances Hodgson Burnett

They 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

posy

/ (ˈpəʊzɪ) /

noun plural -sies

a small bunch of flowers or a single flower; nosegay

archaic a brief motto or inscription, esp one on a trinket or a ring

Word Origin for posy

C16: variant of poesy

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Origin of posy

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