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Definition of Masquerades

Masquerade
Masquerade Mas`quer*ade", n. [F. mascarade, fr. Sp. mascarada, or It. mascherata. See Mask.] 1. An assembly of persons wearing masks, and amusing themselves with dancing, conversation, or other diversions. In courtly balls and midnight masquerades. --Pope. 2. A dramatic performance by actors in masks; a mask. See 1st Mask, 4. [Obs.] 3. Acting or living under false pretenses; concealment of something by a false or unreal show; pretentious show; disguise. That masquerade of misrepresentation which invariably accompanied the political eloquence of Rome. --De Quincey. 4. A Spanish diversion on horseback.
Masquerade
Masquerade Mas`quer*ade", v. t. To conceal with masks; to disguise. ``To masquerade vice.' --Killingbeck.

Meaning of Masquerades from wikipedia

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