English Explanatory Dictionary

poetess

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A female poet.

Pronunciation

/ˌpəʊ.ɪˈtɛs/ /ˈpoʊ.ɪˌtɛs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Persent101-poetess.wav

Word forms

poetess poetesses

Etymology

From poet + -ess. Compare Middle English poetresse (“poetess”).

Synonyms

poetress
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