noun
poesy
Poesy (noun) means the art or composition of poetry.
noun
1
The art or composition of poetry.
2
The class of literature comprising poems.
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Etymology
From Middle English poesie (Middle English po(esie) + -esy), from Middle French poesie, from Late Latin poesia, from earlier poēsis, from Ancient Greek ποίησις (poíēsis). Doublet of poiesis.
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What is the meaning of poesy?
"poesy" (noun) means the art or composition of poetry.
What are the different meanings of poesy?
"poesy" has 2 main meanings: 1. The art or composition of poetry; 2. The class of literature comprising poems.