vizards

plural of vizard
as in masks
a cover or partial cover for the face used to disguise oneself in those days it was not uncommon for street prostitutes to wear vizards

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Noun
  • Supporters of the No Kings Act argued that because SB 5 only applied to some officials, it would likely be struck down by federal courts — as was a California bill that sought to prevent immigration agents from wearing masks.
    Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 4 June 2026
  • Clean Air Club provides HEPA air purifiers, and Save the Night Chicago delivers high-quality masks.
    Mikayla Price, CBS News, 4 June 2026
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  • If someone with less skill was attempting a similar thing, the pieces might feel like costumes.
    Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
  • This planet has a wide variety of aliens that come to life with a variety of prosthetics, makeup, props and costumes.
    Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 5 June 2026
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“Vizards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vizards. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.

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