Author — Defs

01 n. The beginner, former, or first mover of anything; hence, the efficient cause of a thing; a creator; an originator.

1.
The beginner, former, or first mover of anything; hence, the efficient cause of a thing; a creator; an originator.
“Eternal King; thee, Author of all being.” — Milton.
2.
One who composes or writes a book; a composer, as distinguished from an editor, translator, or compiler.
“The chief glory of every people arises from its authors.” — Johnson.
3.
The editor of a periodical.[Obs.]
4.
An informant.[Archaic]

02 v. t. To occasion; to originate.

1.
To occasion; to originate.[Obs.]
“Such an overthrow . . . I have authored.” — Chapman.
2.
To tell; to say; to declare.[Obs.]
“More of him I dare not author.” — Massinger.