TRAGEDIAN

tragedian

(noun) an actor who specializes in tragic roles

tragedian

(noun) a writer (especially a playwright) who writes tragedies

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

tragedian (plural tragedians)

an actor who specializes in tragic roles

a playwright who writes tragedies

Source: Wiktionary


Tra*ge"di*an, n. Etym: [Cf. F. tragédien.]

1. A writer of tragedy. Thence what the lofty, grave, tragedians taught. Milton.

2. An actor or player in tragedy. Shak.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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