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actrice

noun

Etymology

From French actrice, from Latin actrīx. Doublet of actrix.

  1. derived from actrīx
  2. borrowed from actrice

Definitions

  1. Female equivalent of actor.

    • These Actrices, perhaps in their first Scenes, found some applause amongst themselves, but the World knows they have not mended their own reputations, by endeavouring to destroy mine;
    • By the help of this tragick Actrice, they gain a fairer Audience for the luxurious Fancys, and give their Eratos and other playſome Muſes a fuller Scope in the ſupport of Riot and Debauch.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA