composer
nounattested in dialogue
- United Kingdom//kəmˈpəʊzə//
- United States//kəmˈpoʊzəɹ//
One who composes; an author.
noun
- 1
One who composes; an author.
- 2
One who composes; an author. Especially, one who composes music.
- 3
One who, or that which, quiets or calms.
The exertion necessary to soothe and subdue Lucy's passionate sorrow was the best composer to Francesca's own agitation.
Where, mighty Anna, will thy Glories end. Thou Great Composer of distracted states.
Etymology
Etymology tree English compose Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Proto-Italic *-āzios Latin -āriusnom. Latin -āriusbor. Proto-Germanic *-ārijaz Proto-West Germanic *-ārī Old English -ere Middle English -ere English -er English composer From compose + -er.
Forms
- plural
- composers