Comedian
Pronunciation : Co*me"di*an
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Cf. F. com?dien.]
Definition : 1. An actor or player in comedy. "The famous comedian, Roscius." Middleton.
2. A writer of comedy. Milton.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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