Posies

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Posy \Po"sy\, n.; pl. {Posies}. [Contr. fr. poesy.]
     1. A brief poetical sentiment; hence, any brief sentiment,
        motto, or legend; especially, one inscribed on a ring.
        "The posy of a ring." --Shak.
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     2. [Probably so called from the use of flowers as having an
        enigmatical significance. Wedgwood.] A flower; a bouquet;
        a nosegay. "Bridegroom's posies." --Spenser.
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              We make a difference between suffering thistles to
              grow among us, and wearing them for posies. --Swift.
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