Posy
['pəʊzɪ] or ['pozi]
Definition
(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.
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Synonyms and Synonymous
n. [1]. Nosegay, bouquet.[2]. Inscription (as on a ring), legend, motto.
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Definition
n. a verse of poetry esp. a motto or an inscription on a ring: a motto sent with a bouquet: a bouquet.
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Examples
- But Beth's roses are sweeter to me, said Mrs. March, smelling the half-dead posy in her belt. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- I guess the princess gave him a posy, and opened the gate after a while, said Laurie, smiling to himself, as he threw acorns at his tutor. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- Sweeting alone received the posy like a smart, sensible little man, as he was, putting it gallantly and nattily into his buttonhole. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- I'll do my best to gratify you, Sir, was Laurie's unusually dutiful reply, as he carefully unpinned the posy Jo had put in his buttonhole. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- Here's your posy, Mother! Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- She opened the casement to get a better view of the garlands and posies that adorned it. Thomas Hardy. The Return of the Native.
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