poetess

/ˈpoʊ.ɪˌtɛs/

UK: /ˌpəʊ.ɪˈtɛs/

POƱ · ɪtɛs (2 syllables)

English Noun

Definition

A female poet.

Etymology

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

Example Sentences

"The ancient poetess singeth, that Hesperus all things bringeth, / Smoothing the wearied mind: bring me my love, Rosalind."