Difference between revisions of "Poise"
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*1 : to become drawn up into readiness | *1 : to become drawn up into readiness | ||
*2 : hover | *2 : hover | ||
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+ | *'''''[[Balance]]''''' | ||
+ | *'''''[[Composure]]''''' | ||
[[Category: General Reference]] | [[Category: General Reference]] |
Revision as of 23:12, 4 November 2011
Origin
Middle English, to weigh, ponder, from Anglo-French peiser, poiser, from Latin pensare
Date
Definitions
- transitive verb
- 1 a : balance; especially : to hold or carry in equilibrium <carried a water jar poised on her head>
- b : to hold supported or suspended without motion in a steady position <poised her fork and gave her guest a knowing look — Louis Bromfield>
- 2 : to hold or carry (the head) in a particular way
- 3 : to put into readiness : brace
- intransitive verb
- 1 : to become drawn up into readiness
- 2 : hover