Comedian \Co*me"di*an\, n. [Cf. F. com['e]dien.]

1. An actor or player in comedy. "The famous comedian, Roscius." --Middleton. [1913 Webster]

2. A writer of comedy. --Milton. [1913 Webster]

Source: The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
 

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comedian

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Comedian \Co*me"di*an\, n. [Cf. F. com['e]dien.]

1. An actor or player in comedy. ``The famous comedian, Roscius.'' --Middleton.

2. A writer of comedy. --Milton.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)