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masquerade

2 entries found.

Main Entry:
1mas·quer·ade 
          Listen to the pronunciation of 1masquerade
Pronunciation:
\ˌmas-kə-ˈrād\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
Middle French, from Old Italian dialect mascarada, from Old Italian maschera mask
Date:
1587
1 a: a social gathering of persons wearing masks and often fantastic costumes b: a costume for wear at such a gathering2: an action or appearance that is mere disguise or show


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