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poet

1

[ poh-it ]

noun

  1. a person who composes poetry.

    Synonyms: versifier, bard

  2. a person who has the gift of poetic thought, imagination, and creation, together with eloquence of expression.

poet.

2

abbreviation for

  1. poetic.
  2. poetical.
  3. poetry.

poet

/ ˈpəʊɪt /

noun

  1. a person who writes poetry
  2. a person with great imagination and creativity
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of poet1

1250–1300; Middle English poete < Latin poēta < Greek poiētḗs poet, literally, maker, equivalent to poiē-, variant stem of poieîn to make + -tēs agent noun suffix
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Word History and Origins

Origin of poet1

C13: from Latin poēta, from Greek poiētēs maker, poet, from poiein to make

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