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masquerade definition and meaning

n. An assembly of persons wearing masks, and amusing themselves with dancing, conversation, or other diversions.
n. A dramatic performance by actors in masks; a mask. See 1st Mask, 4.
n. Acting or living under false pretenses; concealment of something by a false or unreal show; pretentious show; disguise.
n. A Spanish diversion on horseback.
v. i. To assemble in masks; to take part in a masquerade.
v. i. To frolic or disport in disquise; to make a pretentious show of being what one is not.
v. t. To conceal with masks; to disguise.

Crossword clues for masquerade

- Pretence or disguise