author
The origin and history of author.
Etymology
From Old French autor, from Latin auctor ("originator, creator"). The "h" was added later by mistaken association with "authentic."
The origin and history of author.
From Old French autor, from Latin auctor ("originator, creator"). The "h" was added later by mistaken association with "authentic."
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