"actory" meaning in All languages combined

See actory on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Forms: more actory [comparative], most actory [superlative]
Rhymes: -æktəɹi Etymology: From actor + -y. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|actor|y}} actor + -y Head templates: {{en-adj}} actory (comparative more actory, superlative most actory)
  1. Like, characteristic, or typical of an actor Synonyms: actorish, actorlike, actorly
    Sense id: en-actory-en-adj-rlfet27g Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -y

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