poetesses

Definition of poetessesnext
plural of poetess

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poets
Noun
  • After discovering secret letters between two Victorian poets, academics Roland and Maud set out to untangle a literary mystery.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
  • The greatest of coaches, including Indiana’s own John Wooden, would quote Riley, among other poets and writers, in his UCLA practices.
    Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
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“Poetesses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/poetesses. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.

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