What does Poesy mean?

Definitions for Poesy
ˈpoʊ ə si, -zipoesy

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. poetry, poesy, versenoun

    literature in metrical form

Wiktionary

  1. poesynoun

    A poem.

  2. poesynoun

    The class of literature comprising poems; poetry, verse.

  3. Etymology: From poesie, from poesis.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. 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.

ChatGPT

  1. 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

  1. Poesynoun

    the art of composing poems; poetical skill or faculty; as, the heavenly gift of poesy

  2. Poesynoun

    poetry; metrical composition; poems

  3. Poesynoun

    a short conceit or motto engraved on a ring or other thing; a posy

  4. Etymology: [F. posie (cf. It. poesia), L. poesis, from Gr. . from to make. Cf. Posy.]

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Poesy

    pō′e-si, n. the art of composing poems: poetry: a poem: poetical compositions. [Fr. poésie—L. poesis—Gr. poiēsispoiein, to make.]

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of Poesy in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of Poesy in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of Poesy in a Sentence

  1. Cervantes:

    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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