Meaning Of Masquerade

n.

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

n.

A dramatic performance by actors in masks; a mask. See 1st Mask, 4.

n.

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

n.

A Spanish diversion on horseback.

v. i.

To assemble in masks; to take part in a masquerade.

v. i.

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

v. t.

To conceal with masks; to disguise.