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POSY n. 2 definitions

; hence, any brief sentiment, motto, or legend; especially, one inscribed on a ring. "The posy of a ring." Shak.

or all that, notwithstanding; in spite of. -- For all the world, wholly; exactly. "Whose posy was, for all the world, like cutlers' poetry." Shak. -- For as much as, or Forasmuch as, in consideration that; seeing that; since. -- For by. See Forby, adv. -- For ever, eternally; at all times. See Forever. -- For me,…

A bunch of odorous and showy flowers; a bouquet; a posy. Pope.

A short conceit or motto engraved on a ring or other thing; a posy. Bacon.

Inscribed with a posy. In poised lockets bribe the fair. Gay.