masquer

Variant of masque

masque definition

masque (mask, mäsk)

noun

  1. a masked ball
  2. a form of dramatic entertainment popular among the English aristocracy during the 16th and 17th cent., usually based on a mythical or allegorical theme and featuring lavish costumes, scenery, music, dancing, etc.: originally it contained no dialogue
  3. a dramatic composition written for such an entertainment, usually in verse

Etymology: see mask

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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