HISTRION

actor, histrion, player, thespian, role player

(noun) a theatrical performer

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

histrion (plural histrions)

(obsolete) A stage actor.

Source: Wiktionary


His"tri*on, n. Etym: [L. histrio: cf. F. histrion.]

Definition: A player. [R.] Pope.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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