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Meaning of masques
A mask or disguise, especially one worn to conceal identity or as part of a costume
Etymology of masques
The word "masques" has its roots in the French language, derived from "masque," meaning mask, and is related to the Italian "maschera," also meaning mask
Historically, the term referred to a type of theatrical entertainment popular in 16th- and 17th-century Europe, where performers wore elaborate masks and costumes
Synonyms
disguises
costumes
masks
veils
concealments
coverings
disguisements
pretenses
deceptions
charades
impersonations
characters
roles
guises
appearances
facades
fronts
pretensions
camouflage
cloaks
shrouds
wraps
hidings
screenings
shroudings
veilings
coverups
concealments
masquerades
Definitions
- A covering for the face, typically made of fabric, worn for protection, disguise, or as part of a costume
- * A false or deceptive appearance, a pretense
Usage Examples
- The actors wore elaborate masques to conceal their identities during the performance
- * The thief used a masque to disguise himself and avoid detection
Antonyms
revelations
exposures
uncoverings
displays
showings
exhibitions
unveilings
disclosures
discoveries
findings
identifications
recognitions
authenticities
sincerities
truths
realities
actualities
facts