\ ˌself-ˈpȯizd
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Definition of self-poised
: having poise through self-command
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“Self-poised.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-poised. Accessed 2 Mar. 2021.
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The first known use of self-poised was in 1621
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