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poiseMain Entry: 1poise Pronunciation: \ĖpoĢiz\ Function: verb Inflected Form(s): poised; pois·ing Etymology: Middle English, to weigh, ponder, from Anglo-French peiser, poiser, from Latin pensare ā more at pensive Date: 1598 transitive verb 1 a : balance; especially : to hold or carry in equilibrium <carried a water jar poised on her head> b : to hold supported or suspended without motion in a steady position <poised her fork and gave her guest a knowing look ā Louis Bromfield>
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