From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Composer \Com*pos"er\, n.
1. One who composes; an author. Specifically, an author of a
piece of music.
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If the thoughts of such authors have nothing in
them, they at least . . . show an honest industry
and a good intention in the composer. --Addison.
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His [Mozart's] most brilliant and solid glory is
founded upon his talents as a composer. --Moore
(Encyc. of
Mus.).
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2. One who, or that which, quiets or calms; one who adjusts a
difference.
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Sweet composers of the pensive soul. --Gay.
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