Tragedian

n.	1.
	1.	A writer of tragedy. Thence what the lofty, grave, tragedians taught. - Milton.
	2.	An actor or player in tragedy.

Noun	1.	tragedian - a writer (especially a playwright) who writes tragedies
	2.	tragedian - an actor who specializes in tragic roles

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