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A female who performs on the stage or in films. [from 17th c.]
2011, "Not going quietly", The Economist, 27 Jan 2011:
Court documents appear to show that Ian Edmondson, a senior News of the World journalist, had authorised Mr Mulcaire to hack phones belonging to Sienna Miller, an actress.
(now rare) A female doer or "actor" (in a general sense). [from 16th c.]
1796, Matthew Lewis, The Monk, Folio Society 1985, p. 290:
My mental anguish, and the dreadful scenes in which I had been an actress, advanced the period of my labour.
Usage notes
Actor may also be used to refer to a female player.
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