Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for Poise (-d, poising)
poise (-d, poising), v. [Late ME < OFr < L. penděre, weigh'.] (webplay: balance, hold, strength).
- Balance; steady; perch.
- Equalize; make even; balance the scales; bring to a state of equilibrium.
- Pause; wait; hover; stop briefly.
- Prepare; make ready.
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