01 n. A brief poetical sentiment; hence, any brief sentiment, motto, or legend; especially, one inscribed on a ring.
pl.
Posies ((#))
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A brief poetical sentiment; hence, any brief sentiment, motto, or legend; especially, one inscribed on a ring.
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2.
A flower; a bouquet; a nosegay.“We make a difference between suffering thistles to grow among us, and wearing them for posies.” — Swift.