What does Poesy mean?
Definitions for Poesy
ˈpoʊ ə si, -zipoesy
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Princeton's WordNet
poetry, poesy, versenoun
literature in metrical form
Wiktionary
poesynoun
A poem.
poesynoun
The class of literature comprising poems; poetry, verse.
Etymology: From poesie, from poesis.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Poesynoun
Etymology: poesie, Fr. poesis, Lat. ποίησις.
A poem is the work of the poet; poesy is his skill or craft of making; the very fiction itself, the reason or form of the work. Ben Jonson.
How far have we
Prophan’d thy heav’nly gift of poesy?
Made prostitute and profligate the muse,
Whose harmony was first ordain’d above
For tongues of angels. Dryden.Musick and poesy use to quicken you. William Shakespeare.
There is an hymn, for they have excellent poesy; the subject is always the praises of Adam, Noah and Abraham, concluding ever with a thanksgiving for the nativity of our Saviour. Francis Bacon, New Atlantas.
They apprehend a veritable history in an emblem or piece of christian poesy. Thomas Browne, Vulgar Errours.
A paltry ring, whose poesy was,
For all the world like cutler’s poesy
Upon a knife; love me, and leave me not. William Shakespeare.
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poesy
Poesy is a literary term referring to the art or work of creating poetry. It encompasses the structure, technique, style, rhythm, and expression involved in writing verses. This term is often used to refer to poetry that is considered highly ornate or intellectual.
Webster Dictionary
Poesynoun
the art of composing poems; poetical skill or faculty; as, the heavenly gift of poesy
Poesynoun
poetry; metrical composition; poems
Poesynoun
a short conceit or motto engraved on a ring or other thing; a posy
Etymology: [F. posie (cf. It. poesia), L. poesis, from Gr. . from to make. Cf. Posy.]
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Poesy
pō′e-si, n. the art of composing poems: poetry: a poem: poetical compositions. [Fr. poésie—L. poesis—Gr. poiēsis—poiein, to make.]
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Poesy in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Poesy in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
Examples of Poesy in a Sentence
Poesy is a beauteous damsel, chaste, honourable, discreet, witty, retired, and who keeps herself within the limits of propriety. She is a friend of solitude; fountains entertain her, meadows console her, woods free her from ennui, flowers delight her; in short, she gives pleasure and instruction to all with whom she communicates.
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