Actor
Pronunciation : Ac"tor
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [L. actor, fr. agere to act.]
Definition : 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.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913