Definitions
Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
- n. Authorship; the position or character of an author.
Wiktionary
- n. archaic Authorship.
- n. A habit or practice of an author.
GNU Webster's 1913
- n. rare Authorship.
Etymologies
- author + -ism (Wiktionary)
Examples
“The prophecy came true in time, but it was Burke's passion for authorism that eventually led to a rupture with his first patron.”
“He is a sensible man, but has not worn off his authorism yet, and thinks there is nothing so charming as writers, and to be one.”
“a sensible man, but has not worn off his authorism yet, and thinks there is nothing so charming as writers, and to be one.”
“He is a sensible man, but has not _worn off his authorism yet_, and thinks there is nothing so charming as writers, and to be one: _he will know better one of these days_ "GRAY and BURKE!”
Literary Character of Men of Genius Drawn from Their Own Feelings and Confessions
Lists
‘authorism’ hasn't been added to any lists yet.
Tweets
Looking for tweets for authorism.
Comments
No comments yet...
Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.