Playwright etymology in English

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English word playwright comes from English play, English wright ((dated) (obsolete) A builder or creator of something.)

Dictionary entry	Language	Definition
play	English (en)	(countable) (turn-based games) An action carried out when it is one's turn to play.. (countable) A button that, when pressed, causes media to be played.. (countable) A geological formation that contains an accumulation or prospect of hydrocarbons or other resources.. (countable) A literary composition, intended to be represented by actors impersonating the characters and speaking the [...]
wright	English (en)	(dated) (obsolete) A builder or creator of something.
playwright	English (en)	A writer and creator of theatrical plays.

Playwright etymology