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Webster 1913 Edition

Poesy

Po′e-sy

,
Noun.
[F.
poésie
(cf. It.
poesia
), L.
poesis
, from Gr. [GREEK]. from [GREEK] to make. Cf.
Posy
.]
1.
The art of composing poems; poetical skill or faculty;
as, the heavenly gift of
poesy
.
Shak.
2.
Poetry; metrical composition; poems.
Music and
poesy
used to quicken you.
Shakespeare
3.
A short conceit or motto engraved on a ring or other thing; a posy.
Bacon.

Webster 1828 Edition

Poesy

PO'ESY

,
Noun.
[L. poesis; Gr. to make.]
1.
The art or skill of composing poems; as, the heavenly gift of poesy.
2.
Poetry; metrical composition.
Music and poesy used to quicken you.
3.
A short conceit engraved on a ring or other thing.

Definition 2024

poësy

poësy

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English

Noun

poësy ‎(uncountable)

  1. (rare or archaic) Alternative spelling of poesy

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