/thes"pee euhn/ , adj.
1. ( often l.c. ) pertaining to tragedy or to the dramatic art in general.
2. of or characteristic of Thespis.
3. of or pertaining to Thespiae.
n.
4. ( sometimes l.c. ) a tragedian; an actor or actress.
[ 1665-75; THESPI(S) + -AN ]