Authoress
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɔː.θə.ɹɛs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Authoress is a noun meaning (dated) A female author.
Meaning
(dated) A female author.
Example Sentences
Eve was the authoress of sin, Mary the authoress of merit… the one wounded, the other healed.
This obſervation is verified in our authoreſs, who, without deſign, without art, and without inſtruction is arrived at a wonderful perfection in the art of poetry, and may be placed amongſt poets of the firſt claſs.
Word Forms
- authoresses
- authouress
- authress
Synonyms for authoress
Depending on context, synonyms include authrix.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include autonym, feminine, female, anon, apostless, alphette.
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