writer

Definition

A person who writes, or produces literary work; an author can refer to themselves as "the writer".

Etymology

From Middle English writer, writere, from Old English wrītere (“draughtsman; painter; writer; scribe; copyist”) and ġewritere (“writer; composer”), equivalent to write + -er and writ + -er. Cognate with Icelandic ritari (“clerk, secretary”), Faroese ritari (“clerk, secretary”).

Example Sentences

• "Has your girlfriend written you another letter already? She’s quite a writer!"
• "I met some of my favourite authors at the writers' convention."
• "the present writer (referring to oneself as the writer)"

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