au·thor·ess
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Definition of authoress
somewhat old-fashioned
: a woman or girl who is an author
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“Authoress.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/authoress. Accessed 8 Mar. 2021.
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authoress
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English Language Learners Definition of authoress
somewhat old-fashioned
: a woman who is an author
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The first known use of authoress was in the 15th century
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