Category:Posy

Po"sy, n.; pl. Posies. Etym: [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. Etym: [probably so called from the use of flowers as having an Enigmatical significance. Wedgwood.]

Defn: 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.