Masquerade

·noun A Spanish diversion on horseback.

II. Masquerade ·vi To assemble in masks; to take part in a masquerade.

III. Masquerade ·vt To conceal with masks; to Disguise.

IV. Masquerade ·noun A dramatic performance by actors in masks; a mask. ·see 1st Mask, 4.

V. Masquerade ·vi To frolic or disport in disquise; to make a pretentious show of being what one is not.

VI. Masquerade ·noun An assembly of persons wearing masks, and amusing themselves with dancing, conversation, or other diversions.

VII. Masquerade ·noun Acting or living under false pretenses; concealment of something by a false or unreal show; pretentious show; disguise.