Definition of POESY

poesy

Meanings

Plural: poesies

Noun

  • literature in metrical form
  • A poem.
  • The art or composition of poetry.
  • The class of literature comprising poems.

Verb

  • To write or perform poetry.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English poesie, from Middle French poesie, from Late Latin poesia, from earlier poēsis, from Ancient Greek ποίησις (poíēsis). Doublet of poiesis.

Synonyms

poetry, verse

Scrabble Score: 10

poesy is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
poesy is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
poesy is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 10

poesy is a valid Words With Friends word