Definitions for: Poesy

[n] literature in metrical form

Webster (1913) Definition: Po"e*sy, n. [F. po['e]sie (cf. It. poesia), L. poesis,
from Gr. ?. from ? to make. Cf. Posy.]
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.

Synonyms: poetry, verse

See Also: epos, genre, literary genre, writing style

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