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authoress Meaning & Definition

/ˈɔː.θə.ɹɛs/

What Does Authoress Mean?

As a noun, authoress means A female author.

Word Facts for Authoress

Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation/ˈɔː.θə.ɹɛs/
Syllables3
Synonymsauthrix
Pluralauthoresses

Authoress Definition (Noun)

  1. A female author.

Synonyms of Authoress

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Word Forms & Grammar

authoress (plural authoresses)

Origin of Authoress

From Middle English aucteuresse; equivalent to author +‎ -ess.

Authoress Pronunciation

You say authoress as /ˈɔː.θə.ɹɛs/. It has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (ɔː).

Quick Answers About Authoress

What part of speech is authoress?

Authoress is a noun.

What is another word for authoress?

Words with a similar meaning to authoress include authrix. See the full list of authoress synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of authoress?

The plural of authoress is authoresses.

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