n. 1. One who makes, forms, or molds; a manufacturer; specifically, the Creator. [ 1913 Webster ] The universal Maker we may praise. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. (Law) The person who makes a promissory note. [ 1913 Webster ] 3. One who writes verses; a poet. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ] ☞ “The Greeks named the poet poihth`s, which name, as the most excellent, hath gone through other languages. It cometh of this word poiei^n, make; wherein, I know not whether by luck or wisdom, we Englishmen have met well the Greeks in calling him a maker.” Sir P. Sidney. [ 1913 Webster ] To meet one's maker, to die. [ PJC ]
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