"actrix" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: law
Etymology: From Latin āctrīx (“female plaintiff”). Doublet of actrice. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|la|āctrīx|t=female plaintiff}} Latin āctrīx (“female plaintiff”), {{doublet|en|actrice}} Doublet of actrice Head templates: {{en-noun|!}} actrix (plural not attested)
  1. A female plaintiff. Tags: no-plural, rare Categories (topical): Law Related terms: actress
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