Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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 : WordNet®
maker
n 1: a person who makes things [syn: {shaper}]
2: terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God [syn: {Godhead},
{Lord}, {Creator}, {Divine}, {God Almighty}, {Almighty}, {Jehovah}]
3: a business engaged in manufacturing some product [syn: {manufacturer},
{manufacturing business}]