woman of letters

noun phrase

1
: a woman who is a scholar
2
: a woman who is an author

Word History

First Known Use

1818, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of woman of letters was in 1818

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“Woman of letters.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/woman%20of%20letters. Accessed 27 Mar. 2023.

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