authoress

noun

au·thor·ess ˈȯ-th(ə-)rəs

somewhat old-fashioned

: a woman or girl who is an author

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Monica Heisey, The New Yorker, 9 Jan. 2023

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Word History

Etymology

author entry 1 + -ess

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of authoress was in the 15th century

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“Authoress.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/authoress. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.

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