SINCE 1828
authoress
noun
au·thor·ess
| \ ˈȯ-th(ə-)rəs
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Definition of authoress
somewhat old-fashioned
: a woman or girl who is an author
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authoress
noun
English Language Learners Definition of authoress
somewhat old-fashioned
: a woman who is an author
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