vizards

noun

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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  1. masks
  2. costumes
Noun
  • Five hours later, when the psilocybin began to wear off, the vets removed their eye masks and found the heat of the afternoon sun.
    — Anderson Cooper, CBS News, 16 Aug. 2026
  • For a next-level project, wrap strips around cardboard or Styrofoam to make dolls or masks.
    — Michelle Crouch, Parents, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of masks
Noun
  • There was a corn shucking contest, elote corn bites at concession stands and fans decked out in corn costumes or hats.
    — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 17 Aug. 2026
  • On the production and technical sides, the show was recognized for editing, sound mixing, casting, costumes, and Whitaker’s cinematography.
    — Dana Feldman, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of costumes
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“Vizards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vizards. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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