The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Maker \Mak"er\ (m[=a]k"[~e]r), n.
   1. One who makes, forms, or molds; a manufacturer;
      specifically, the Creator.
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            The universal Maker we may praise.    --Milton.
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   2. (Law) The person who makes a promissory note.
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   3. One who writes verses; a poet. [Obs.]
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   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.
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   To meet one's maker, to die.
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