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Middle [[English]], to weigh, ponder, from Anglo-French peiser, poiser, from Latin pensare — more at pensive
Middle [[English]], to weigh, ponder, from Anglo-French peiser, poiser, from Latin pensare — more at pensive
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==Definitions==
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transitive verb
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1 a : [[balance]]; especially : to hold or carry in equilibrium <carried a water jar poised on her head>
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1 a : [[balance]]; especially : to hold or carry in equilibrium <carried a water jar poised on her head>
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:b : to hold supported or suspended without [[motion]] in a steady position <poised her fork and gave her guest a knowing look — Louis Bromfield>
:b : to hold supported or suspended without [[motion]] in a steady position <poised her fork and gave her guest a knowing look — Louis Bromfield>
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2 : to hold or carry (the head) in a particular way
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2 : to hold or carry (the head) in a particular way
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3 : to put into readiness : brace
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intransitive verb
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3 : to put into readiness : brace
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1 : to become drawn up into readiness
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2 : hover
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intransitive verb
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1 : to become drawn up into readiness
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2 : hover
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[[Category: General Reference]]
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