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 Definitions of poesy  [ˈpoʊ ə si, -zi]  

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Definition of 'poesy' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) poesy
poetry.

2.  poesy
a poem or verse used as a motto.

3.  poesy
a poem.

Etymology:  (1300–50; ME poesie < MF < L poēsis < Gk poíēsis fabrication, poetic art; see poet,-sis)

Definition of 'poesy' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) poetry, poesy, verse
literature in metrical form


Definition of 'poesy' Webster Dictionary 

1. (noun) poesy
the art of composing poems; poetical skill or faculty; as, the heavenly gift of poesy

2. (noun) poesy
poetry; metrical composition; poems

3. (noun) poesy
a short conceit or motto engraved on a ring or other thing; a posy



'poesy' - Nearby Entries  

poenology  poephila  poephila castanotis  poesy  poet  poetess  poetical  



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