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Definitions for POSY
ˈpoʊ ziposy
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Princeton's WordNet
bouquet, corsage, posy, nosegaynoun
an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present
Wiktionary
posynoun
A flower; a bouquet; a nosegay.
posynoun
a motto inscribed inside a ring
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Posynoun
Etymology: contracted from poesy.
A paltry ring,
That she did give me, whose posy was,
Like cutler’s poetry;
Love me and leave me not. William Shakespeare, Merch. of Venice.You have chosen a very short text to enlarge upon; I should as soon expect to see a critick on the posy of a ring, as on the inscription of a medal. Addison.
With store of vermeil roses,
To deck their bridegroom’s posies. Edmund Spenser.We make a difference between suffering thistles to grow among us, and wearing them for posies. Jonathan Swift.
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posy
A posy is a small bouquet or cluster of flowers. The term is often used to describe flowers given as a gift or used as a decoration, particularly in formal or traditional settings. Moreover, it can also refer to a brief motto or verse inscribed inside a ring or other piece of jewelry.
Webster Dictionary
Posynoun
a brief poetical sentiment; hence, any brief sentiment, motto, or legend; especially, one inscribed on a ring
Posynoun
a flower; a bouquet; a nosegay
Etymology: [Contr. fr. poesy.]
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Posy
pō′zi, n. a verse of poetry, esp. a motto or an inscription on a ring: a motto sent with a bouquet: a bouquet. [Poesy.]
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POSY
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Posy is ranked #117480 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
The Posy surname appeared 148 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Posy.
62.1% or 92 total occurrences were Black.
31% or 46 total occurrences were White.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of POSY in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of POSY in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
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