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单词 writrix
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writrixn.

Brit. /ˈrʌɪtrɪks/, U.S. /ˈraɪtrɪks/
Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: writer n., -trix suffix.
Etymology: < writer n.: see -trix suffix.
rare.
A female writer or author. Cf. writeress n.Never in established use; in quots. used as an ad hoc gender-specific formation.
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1772 T. Nugent tr. J. F. de Isla Hist. Friar Gerund I. 145 Why should it not be said, She was not a common woman, but a geniusess, and an elegant writrix [Sp. una giganta]?
2008 C. Ardai Fifty-to-one l. 324 ‘Why, it's our authoress,’ Larry said. ‘Our mystery writrix... Are you working on another book?’
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2021).
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