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tragedienne

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'performer' is the definition.
(tragedienne is a kind of performer)

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(Other definitions for tragedienne that I've seen before include "Serious actress" , "Female dramatic actress" , "Performer" , "Sort of actress" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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