What is the explanation for the strange spelling of the English word "playwright"?

a. During the Elizabethan period, all authors were known as "wrights."
b. A mistake made early in the history of printing became standard.
c. Its origin is the German word for "author."
d. During the Middle Ages, "wright" meant a craftsperson.


d. During the Middle Ages, "wright" meant a craftsperson.

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