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Webster 1913 Edition

nosegay

nose′gayˊ

,

Noun.

[

Nose

+

gay

in the sense of a gay or showy thing.]

A bunch of odorous and showy flowers; a bouquet; a posy.

Pope.

Webster 1828 Edition

Nosegay

NO'SEGAY

,

Noun.

A bunch of flowers used to regale the sense of smelling.

As on the nosegay in her breast reclined.