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Posy (given Name)
Posy or Posey (given name), Posey or Posie (given name), Posie is an English given name derived from the English term for a nosegay, small flower bouquet. A ''wiktionary:posy, posy'' is also a word for a single flower. It can also be derived from an English hypocorism, nickname, sometimes used independently, for a formal name such as Josephine (given name), Josephine. The name came into use along with other botanical names for girls in the 1800s. It has also been associated with ''Wiktionary:poesy, poesy'', referring to a collection of poetry, verses. A posie ring is a gold ring with a meaningful verse on its surface. They were exchanged by lovers as a symbol of commitment from the 1500s. Other spelling variants in use include Posee and Posi. Posey (surname), Posey is also a surname with various possible English, French, and German etymological origins. Notable people and characters with the name include: Women *Posie Graeme-Evans, Australian novelist, television and film prod ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nosegay
A nosegay, posy, or tussie-mussie is a small flower bouquet, typically given as a gift. They have existed in some form since at least medieval times, when they were carried or worn around the head or bodice. Doilies are traditionally used to bind the stems in these arrangements. Alternatively, "posy holders", available in a variety of shapes and materials (although often silver), enable the wearing of these arrangements "at the waist, in the hair, or secured with a brooch". The term ''nosegay'' arose in fifteenth-century Middle English as a combination of ''nose'' and ''gay'' (the latter then meaning "ornament"). A ''nosegay'' is, thus, an ornament that appeals to the nose or nostril. The term (also ) comes from the reign of Queen Victoria (1837–1901), when the small bouquets became a popular fashion accessory. Typically, tussie-mussies include floral symbolism from the language of flowers, and therefore may be used to send a message to the recipient. In modern times the term ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
