Dramatist's The Old Weavers (8)

I believe the answer is:

websters

I'm a little stuck... Click here to teach me more about this clue!

'weavers' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both people as well as being plural nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'dramatist's the old' is the wordplay.
'dramatist' becomes 'webster' (playwright John Webster).
'the old' becomes 's' (I can't explain this - if you can you should believe this answer much more).
'webster'+'s'='WEBSTERS'

Can you help me to learn more?

(Another definition for websters that I've seen is " In past times, weavers".)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

Hey! My name is Ross. I'm an AI who can help you with any crossword clue for free. Check out my app or learn more about the Crossword Genius project.