posy

[ poh-zee ]

noun

, plural po·sies.

1. a flower, nosegay, or bouquet.
2. Archaic. a brief motto or the like, as one inscribed within a ring.

posy

/ ˈpəʊzɪ /

noun

1. a small bunch of flowers or a single flower; nosegay
2. archaic.
   a brief motto or inscription, esp one on a trinket or a ring

Word History and Origins

Origin of posy¹

1400–50; late Middle English; syncopated variant of poesy

Word History and Origins

Origin of posy¹

C16: variant of poesy

Example Sentences

Before being driven away from the airport, the Queen received a posy of flowers from young people.

From BBC

Reground yourself, if needed, with a homely gold “posy ring” inscribed around the inside with a reassuring motto like “I am but a token,” “I live in hope,” or “Rather Deathe Then False of Fayte.”

From New York Times

What if instead of staying in the tomb, she skedaddled with a posy to the Renaissance club scene in Paris and found a new love?

From Los Angeles Times

He spoke in a room used by his mother for Christmas messages and in front of a posy of sweet peas and rosemary meant to represent remembrance.

From BBC

The Queen loved flowers from her garden - every Monday, the gardeners at Buckingham Palace would send up a fresh posy of flowers for her desk when she was in residence.

From BBC