subs. (colloquial).—A foolish appreciative: as a well-cooked dish; a pretty dress; a smart-cut coat, and so forth.
1898. Pelican, 19 Feb., 17. Certain newly-shaped pieces, which, instead of being called by old-time English names are now referred to as bifurcated “Watteau visions”—“dreams”—“creations”—POEMS.
1899. Illustrated Bits, 25 March, 15, 2. Your dress is charming—a perfect POEM in curves.
