ˈpəuɪt n. (fem. poetess) 1 a
writer of poems. 2 a
person possessing
high powers of
imagination or
expression etc. øPoet
Laureate (in
the UK) a poet appointed to
write poems
for State occasions. Poets'
Corner part of
Westminster Abbey where several poets are buried or commemorated. [ME f. OF poete f. L poeta f. Gk poetes = poietes
maker, poet (as POEM)]