The Shakespeare Conference: SHK 15.1399  Thursday, 8 July 2004

From:           Judy Lewis <
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Date:           Thursday, 08 Jul 2004 16:00:34 +1200
Subject:        Use of Word 'actor'

Sorry to ask something that is probably basic but can anyone tell me
when the word 'actor' was first used?  When did actors stop calling
themselves players?

Thanks,
Jude

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