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Posy

Posy Definition And Meaning
What's The Definition Of Posy? [n] an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present Synonyms \| Synonyms for Posy: bouquet \| corsage \| nosegay Related Terms \| Find terms related to Posy: album \| ana \| analects \| bale \| bindle \| bloom \| blossom \| blow \| bolt \| boughpot \| bouquet \| boutonniere \| budget \| bundle \| buttonhole \| chaplet \| compliment \| corsage \| deck \| fagot \| fardel \| fasces \| fascine \| festoon \| flattering remark \| floret \| floriculture \| florilegium \| floscule \| flower \| flower arrangement \| floweret \| gardening \| garland \| horticulture \| hortorium \| lei \| miscellany \| nosegay \| omnibus \| pack \| package \| packet \| parcel \| polite commendation \| quiver \| roll \| rouleau \| sheaf \| spray \| TL \| trade-last \| truss \| wildflower \| wreath See Also \| flower arrangement Posy In Webster's Dictionary \Po"sy\, n.; 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.

Posy Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Posy?

[n] an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present

Synonyms | Synonyms for Posy: bouquet | corsage | nosegay

See Also | flower arrangement

Posy In Webster's Dictionary

\Po"sy\, n.; 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.

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