Emily Dickinson Lexicon

PO'E-SY, n. [Fr. poesie; L. poesis; Gr. ποιησις, from ποιεω, to make.]

1. The art or skill of composing poems; as, the heavenly gift of poesy. – Dryden.
2. Poetry; metrical composition. Music and poesy used to quicken you. – Shak.
3. A short conceit engraved on a ring or other thing. – Shak.