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Webster 1913 Edition


Tragedian

Tra-ge′di-an

,
Noun.
[Cf. F.
tragédien
.]
1.
A writer of tragedy.
Thence what the lofty, grave,
tragedians
taught.
Milton.
2.
An actor or player in tragedy.
Shak.

Webster 1828 Edition


Tragedian

TRAGE'DIAN

, n.[L. tragoedus. See Tragedy.] A writer of tragedy.
1.
More generally, an actor of tragedy.