posy
[poh-zee]
noun, plural po·sies.
a flower, nosegay, or bouquet.
Archaic. a brief motto or the like, as one inscribed within a ring.
Origin of posy
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Related Words for posy
flower, sentiment, bouquet, nosegay, blossom, verse, motto, corsage, boutonniereExamples from the Web for posy
Historical Examples of posy
Her posy was sweet-smelling and good; it spoke to the heart.
Tiverton TalesAlice Brown
Posy, among the rest, was blindfolded, and led up to the table.
"Posy here'd be a good hand aboard a lightship," he observed.
Galusha the MagnificentJoseph C. Lincoln
I presume likely it's right enough for you to play that mouth organ of yours, Posy.
Galusha the MagnificentJoseph C. Lincoln
"A dear old lady," murmured Goneril, much more interested in her posy.
posy
noun plural -sies
Word Origin for posy
C16: variant of poesy
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