posy

noun

po·sy | \ ˈpō-zē

plural posies

Definition of posy

1 : a brief sentiment, motto, or legend

2a : bouquet, nosegay

b : flower

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Examples of posy in a Sentence

a pocket full of posies gathered a posy of wildflowers to present to his girlfriend

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Elizabeth II's horse also appears to be sporting a cluster of posies up by its ear, a symbol honoring fallen troops, and nodding to the upcoming 100th anniversary of the end of World War I. — Caroline Hallemann, Town & Country, "New Photo Shows Queen Elizabeth Horseback Riding Like the Boss She Is at 92," 7 Nov. 2018 The use of myrtle is a tradition for royal brides dating back to Queen Victoria, who was given a posy containing myrtle by Prince Albert’s grandmother on a visit to Germany. — Tamara Abraham, Harper's BAZAAR, "Princess Eugenie's Wedding Flowers are a Celebration of Fall," 12 Oct. 2018 There is now a mostly forgotten complex language of flowers in which posies could be coded love letters. — A.a. Gill, A-LIST, "Fraught, But It Counts," 4 July 2018 And while most brides honor the tradition of throwing the bouquet, Meghan’s floral posy (by Phillippa Craddock) will very likely end up in Westminster Abbey, rather than in the hands of one of her bridesmaids. — Erin Hill, PEOPLE.com, "Harry and Meghan Confirm They Will Uphold a 'Very Important' Tradition Involving the Wedding Dress!," 4 May 2018 And 'pocket full of posies' refers to Lil Ricky, who loved to garden, apparently. — Rebecca Farley, refinery29.com, "Rolling Deep With The On My Block RollerWorld Conspiracy," 28 Mar. 2018 The nursery on the paper reads: Ring around the rosie Pocket full of posiesAshes! Ashes! — Rebecca Farley, refinery29.com, "Rolling Deep With The On My Block RollerWorld Conspiracy," 28 Mar. 2018 Here's a couple of photos of a small child giving Markle some fresh posies. — Madison Medeiros, refinery29.com, "Meghan Markle & The Queen Just Made Their Big Debut," 12 Mar. 2018 The young ladies being presented donned traditional long white dresses and kid-leather, white, opera-length gloves, and held posies of red roses. — Sue Strachan, NOLA.com, "Bienville Club President's Ball and Presentation shines the spotlight on nine young ladies," 15 Oct. 2017

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