poesy Meaning, Definition & Usage

Po"e*sy noun

Etymology

F. poésie (cf. It. poesia), L. poesis, from Gr. . from to make. Cf. Posy.

Definitions

1. The art of composing poems; poetical skill or faculty; as, the heavenly gift of poesy. Shak.
2. Poetry; metrical composition; poems.

   Music and poesy used to quicken you. Shak.

3. A short conceit or motto engraved on a ring or other thing; a posy. Bacon.