Definition of poesy Poesy
po•e•sy
We found 8 definitions of poesy from 6 different sources.
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What does poesy mean?
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| poesy - literature in metrical form | ||
| poetry, verse | ||
| literary genre, writing style, genre a style of expressing yourself in writing | ||
| epos a body of poetry that conveys the traditions of a society by treating some epic theme | ||
| epic poetry, heroic poetry poetry celebrating the deeds of some hero | ||
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Wiktionary 
- poesy (Noun)
A poem.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- poesy (n.)
The art of composing poems; poetical skill or faculty; as, the heavenly gift of poesy. - poesy (n.)
Poetry; metrical composition; poems. - poesy (n.)
A short conceit or motto engraved on a ring or other thing; a posy.
Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕
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poesy
pō′e-si, n. the art of composing poems: poetry: a poem: poetical compositions. [Fr. poésie—L. poesis—Gr. poiēsis—poiein, to make.]
Vulgar Tongue DictionaryDictionary of the Vulgar Tongue 👅
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poesy
A nosegay. I shall see you ride backwards up Holborn-hill, with a book in one hand, and a posey in t'other; i.e. I shall see you go to be hanged. Malefactors who piqued themselves on being properly equipped for that occasion, had always a nosegay to smell to, and a prayer book, although they could not read.
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🔤- poesy, noun, singular of poesies.
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