(n) a writer who composes rhymes; a maker of poor verses (usually used as terms of contempt for minor or inferior poets), Syn. rhymester, versifier, poetizer, poetiser
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English (GCIDE) v.0.53 Collaborative International Dictionary (GCIDE)
n. 1. One who versifies, or makes verses; as, not every versifier is a poet. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. One who converts into verse; one who expresses in verse the ideas of another written in prose; as, Dr. Watts was a versifier of the Psalms. [ 1913 Webster ]