Hypertext Webster Gateway: "actor"
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Actor \Ac"tor\, n. [L. actor, fr. agere to act.]
1. One who acts, or takes part in any affair; a doer.
2. A theatrical performer; a stageplayer.
After a well graced actor leaves the stage. --Shak.
3. (Law)
(a) An advocate or proctor in civil courts or causes.
--Jacobs.
(b) One who institutes a suit; plaintiff or complainant.
From WordNet (r) 1.7 (wn)
actor
n 1: a theatrical performer [syn: {histrion}, {player}, {thespian},
{role player}]
2: a person who acts and gets things done; "he's a principal
actor in this affair"; "when you want something done get a
doer"; "he's a miracle worker" [syn: {doer}, {worker}]
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