rôle

Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia

1. An obsolete form of roll.
2. n. A unit of quantity formerly in use in England, defined by a statute of Charles II. as seventy-two sheets of parchment.
3. n. A part or character represented by an actor; any conspicuous part or function assumed by any one, as a leading public character.

Wiktionary

1. n. alternative spelling of role.

GNU Webster's 1913

1. n. A part, or character, performed by an actor in a drama; hence, a part of function taken or assumed by any one.

WordNet 3.0

1. n. an actor's portrayal of someone in a play
2. n. what something is used for
3. n. normal or customary activity of a person in a particular social setting
4. n. the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group