posy

[po·sy]

An arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present

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A brief poetical sentiment; hence, any brief sentiment, motto, or legend; especially, one inscribed on a ring.

Noun
an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present


n.
A brief poetical sentiment; hence, any brief sentiment, motto, or legend; especially, one inscribed on a ring.

n.
A flower; a bouquet; a nosegay.


Posy

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.

A brief poetical sentiment; hence, any brief sentiment, motto, or legend; especially, one inscribed on a ring.

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