n. (fem. poetess) 1 a writer of poems. 2 a person possessing high powers of imagination or expression etc. Poet 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) ]