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Webster 1913 Edition
Posy
Po′sy
,Noun.
pl.
Posies
(#)
. [Contr. fr.
poesy
.] 1.
A brief poetical sentiment; hence, any brief sentiment, motto, or legend; especially, one inscribed on a ring.
“The posy of a ring.” Shak.
2.
[Probably so called from the use of flowers as having an enigmatical significance.
Wedgwood
.] A flower; a bouquet; a nosegay.
“Bridegroom’s posies.” Spenser.
We make a difference between suffering thistles to grow among us, and wearing them for
posies
. Swift.
Webster 1828 Edition
Posy
PO'SY
,Noun.
1.
A motto inscribed on a ring, &c.2.
A bunch of flowers.