Maker \Mak"er\ (m[=a]k"[~e]r), n.

1. One who makes, forms, or molds; a manufacturer; specifically, the Creator. [1913 Webster]

The universal Maker we may praise. --Milton. [1913 Webster]

2. (Law) The person who makes a promissory note. [1913 Webster]

3. One who writes verses; a poet. [Obs.]

[1913 Webster]

Note: "The Greeks named the poet poihth`s, which name, as the most excellent, hath gone through other languages. It cometh of this word poiei^n, make; wherein, I know not whether by luck or wisdom, we Englishmen have met well the Greeks in calling him a maker." --Sir P. Sidney. [1913 Webster]

To meet one's maker, to die. [PJC]

Source: The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
 

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Source: Moby Thesaurus II by Grady Ward, 1.0
 

maker

Source: WordNet (r) 2.0
 

Maker \Mak"er\ (m[=a]k"[~e]r), n.

1. One who makes, forms, or molds; a manufacturer; specifically, the Creator.

The universal Maker we may praise. --Milton.

2. (Law) The person who makes a promissory note.

3. One who writes verses; a poet. [Obs.]

Note: ``The Greeks named the poet poihth`s, which name, as the most excellent, hath gone through other languages. It cometh of this word poiei^n, make; wherein, I know not whether by luck or wisdom, we Englishmen have met well the Greeks in calling him a maker.'' --Sir P. Sidney.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)