poetess
noun
- woman who writes poetry
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /ˌpəʊ.ɪˈtɛs/ / /ˈpoʊ.ɪˌtɛs/
noun
Etymology: From poet + -ess. Compare Middle English poetresse (“poetess”).
- A female poet.
“The ancient poetess singeth, that Hesperus all things bringeth, / Smoothing the wearied mind: bring me my love, Rosalind.”